...Ragland SID# 23615939 THEO 104- Reflection Paper I. Introduction: As I sat down to write this reflection paper, I had to give very much thought on what topics I wanted to discuss. I have decided after much pondering and meditation that I would like to discuss the topic of Canon and Illumination. This class has helped to give me a greater understanding of my convictions and make me a better Christian. II. Part One: Canon The word Canon is Greek for a rule, and its meaning can be translated as “measuring stick.” (Praxis, Gutierrez and Etzel, 2012, pg 53) The Canon of scripture areis the accepted books of the Bible, thatBible, which is to be a tool for Christians to allow the Holy Spirit to measure them by spiritually. This “Measuring stick” is the instrument that shows our Faithfulness or lack of, our Obedience or lack of, our Conduct , our Sight, and our hearing by the word of God. The canon is the infallible word of God, His instruction to us and communication withcommunication with us that we understand what and how he expects us to live. The Measuring stick of the Old Testament was hard for anyone to keep, because no one is without sin, we understand that God made provision for us and that now we are not measured by the law (Canon) but by our Faith, God’s Grace and our Purpose in Him. God is our measuring stick for our spiritual as well as natural lives, because it is according to...
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...Week 1 Reflection Paper Thou shall not kill! Thou shall not steal! Two of the most universally accepted “laws” which have been handed down over the years. These are called Natural Laws which “refer to a body of principles and rules imposed upon individuals by some power higher than man-made law and therefore considered to be uniquely fitting for and binding on any community of rational beings.” (Inciardi, 2010) Natural Laws are the building blocks of the modern criminal justice system. The Code of Hammurabi is a perfect example of Natural Law effecting the legal system. Most of the current code of laws are based on the Code of Hammurabi since the Code of Hammurabi is the first known legal document. The Code of Hammurabi is most notably remembered for the “eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.” It gives a crime and the punishment for the crime. Many of the 282 crimes are Natural Laws passed on from religious texts. Most industrialized countries have laws that cover the basic Natural Laws in their criminal justice system. The basis of modern society can also be traced back to Natural Laws. If a person commits the offense of rape, murder, or any other of the many violent crimes, then he or she is held accountable and punished accordingly to that crime. It generally does not matter what country you were in if you commit one of these crimes. In the end, it is generally met with a harsh punishment for a heinous crime. In a nut shell, Natural Laws are religious principles...
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...Reflection Paper: Week 1 Adam Gibbs No man-made law, no matter whether from the past or projected onto a distant, unforeseeable future, can or should ever be empowered to claim that it is greater than the natural law from which it stems. Since natural law has generally referred to that which determines what is right and wrong and whose power is made valid by nature, it follows that its precepts should be eternal, universal, and unchangeable. (Inciardi, 2010, P. 29) Therefore, it is in my opinion that natural laws should be determinates of what is just or moral regarding man-made laws. Clearly laws of nature call for obedience or else. The “or else” keeps people eager to comply, especially when they know what the or else will be. Man-made laws require mankind enforcement, so we find that man-made laws are often violated with seeming impunity unless violators are apprehended, charged, prosecuted and sentenced by mankind enforcement. Because there are differing beliefs as to whoever or whatever the creator is, people fail to put their attention on the relevant fact that it is creation’s natural laws that rule planet Earth and it’s inhabitants. I think that those differing beliefs also tend to divert proper attention from the basic cause of people’s willful behavior. There is a change that people must make that is vital to their well-being. But blocking that change is their unawareness that they are continually disobeying the dictates of a little-known natural law. That little-known...
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...LTA Weekly Reflection Anna Davis, Anthony Schleppy, Aja Millar, Blair Brooks MGT/498 August 17, 2015 Dr. Judy Blando LTA Weekly Reflection Week 2 presented many opportunities for Team A to not only absorb new material but a chance to consider areas of strength and weakness. The following highlights the conversations Team A had in regards to areas of comfortability, team struggles, as well as the topics relating to certain team members fields. This week’s objectives, when combined, will set a company up for the best chance to succeed. Initially, the internal and external environments must be scanned. Such considerations include the natural environment and the effect the company may have on it, the societal environment, and the task environment to know how the company will be affected (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010). Scanning the environment will enable a company to identify opportunities as well as threats to the business model. The competitive strategy of a company is determined once the environment has been properly scanned. Two generic strategies are the low-cost strategy and the differentiation strategy (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010). A company should not necessarily choose one strategy over the other, but should find where it can cut costs and find any niche that can be taken advantage of to gain an edge on the competition. Company management should periodically scan the environment to identify any changes and to adjust the company’s competitive strategy as necessary-...
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...Values and Reflection Paper Enrique Riccardi CJA/474 - MANAGING CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL January 25, 2014 Jason Husky Abstract Reflection paper will address some topics while reflecting on core values, brief description on how some professionals in the field acquire their own values and with time may change their values. It will give a definition of what values in the workplace are, and explain what these values do for us as professionals. In this paper the reader will also be able to see the breakdown the nature and the overall importance of human and professional values in the work place. Write a 700- to 1,050-word reflection paper in which you address the following concepts: * Identify your core values. * Describe how people acquire and change values. * Explain what values do for and to us. * Explain the nature and importance of human values in the workplace. Defining core values may vary from people’s education and ethical values that they have learned through life. Core values for a law enforcement agency it will be the fundamentals beliefs of the organization. They are normally used as guiding principles for the organization and it will dictate the way the organization will operate. These core values will help identify what should be done and what should not be done in the organization; right and wrong. By clarifying where the organization would like to be in the future, and letting all of its members what is and will be expected...
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...Reflection Paper Thomas Stevens Liberty University Theology 104 Prof. Scott Manor June 08, 2014 Reflection Paper 1. Introduction: This reflection paper that I am writing has given me pause as I had thought about the two topics that I would like to discuss. I have gained a better understanding about many of the topics, but I have chosen to write about Prayer and Sin Nature. Man is naturally a sinner and as we sin, we can use prayer to ask God for forgiveness. I believe these two topics relate to each other in so many ways that they would flow together easily as I write about them. The first topic I would like to discuss is Prayer. 2. Part One: Prayer The theological definition of prayer can be summarized as a conversation with God. Prayer may be oral or mental, occasional or constant, and informal or formal (Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Bible Gateway.com). The Bible gives a lot of leeway when it comes to how we pray or what we say to God in our prayers. The Biblical Foundation can be defined by how many times it is mentioned throughout the Bible and there are some very powerful examples of prayer represented. Samson prayed to God and God showed him a well to quench his burning thirst, and lived on to judge Israel (NKJV, Judges 15:18-20). Matthew: 6 gave us the Lord’s Prayer as a prayer to model ours after and give us a good foundation as to how to pray correctly. Practical application just means that prayer is a communication tool Christians use to communicate...
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...The Social Contract Theory of John Locke Paper University of phoenix Finance and Budgeting in Justice and Security AJS/532 Matthew O’Deane November 20, 2013 The Social Contract Theory of John Locke Paper My paper evaluates the Social Contract Theory of John Locke, and how his principles are even within the criminal justice system, and private security situations nowadays. This paper shall also in great detail debate whether or not Locke’s’ values and beliefs pertain to criminal justice as well as private security venues. A summary will be presented to identify key dissimilarities of the social contract theories, recognize key any principles connected with Locke’s social contract theory, label how these codes are instilled within the United States Bill of Rights, recognize how these principles show within the criminal justice system and security organizations of present, and lastly define independence in regards to personal rights and proper principles, and commitments. “A social contract is a voluntary agreement in which mutual benefit occurs between and for individuals, groups, government or a community as a whole. According to Locke, the State of Nature, the natural condition of mankind, is a state of perfect and complete liberty to conduct one's life as one best sees fit, free from the interference of others (Kelly, Martin. (2012)).” This doesn’t mean that it is a state of authorization: a citizen isn’t...
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...RBOX Reflection Paper on The Sarbanes-Oxley Act I. Introduction The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Sarbox or SOX), also known as 'The Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act' in the US Senate, was enacted on July 30, 2002. This law was co-authored/sponsored by US Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-Maryland) and US Congressman Michael Oxley (R-Ohio). The act contains 11 sections with various requirements ranging from additional corporate board responsibilities to criminal penalties, and empowers the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement rulings that comply with the said act/law. The objective of this law was two-fold: 1) to restore the public confidence in public accounting, auditing and public securities trading 2) to assure ethical business practices by demanding executive awareness and accountability. But why and how did this law come to fruition? What events prompted these U.S. lawmakers to pass this bill in the first place? This bill was enacted as a reaction to a number of major corporate and accounting debacles (or accounting scandals). Some of those corporate accounting scandals involve companies such as Tyco International, Adelphia, Peregrine Systems and WorldCom. These scandals, which cost investors billions of dollars when the share prices of these affected companies collapsed and shook public confidence in the US securities markets. To better understand SOX, it is best to understand the first company that found itself in that accounting...
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... May 31st, 2015 Abstract This paper gives an extensive view at the accompanying beliefs: Buddhism and Christianity. The reader will see the way Buddhism is even more a reasoning than a religion that spotlights on the brain similar to the inventor of disease and wellbeing. The reader will likewise find that Christianity is a religion that has confidence in one God, the inventor of all. This paper records the different segments that each of these religions may use at some time to impact mending including petition to God, reflection, droning, the utilization of healers, and so on. This paper additionally characterizes what is essential to individuals when watched over by suppliers whose convictions contrast from their own. Introduction Religious practice is one of the oldest traditional practices of the world till date, times may change, technology may advance, but vital beliefs of the people never alter. Before the advent of these religions, people believed in different things among the history. Some believed the sun, fire, evil god or gods, and sculptures. Some do not belief on anything at all. Their beliefs was due to their weaknesses under the nature and lack of understanding of natural events. They thought of a supernatural power that controls the universe. This led to the acceptance of religion....
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...head: COMPARISON PAPER Comparison Paper Epidemiology: Global and Public Health NUR408 October 11, 2009 Comparison Paper Public and community health nursing are specialty areas that have been and will continue to be practiced and each having a specific area of focus. Research has indicated that many individuals tend to see each entity as one and have a misconception that public and community nursing is one in the same (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). The misconception is just that, a misconception. In the reading to follow, each area will discussed and one will be able to see the similarities and differences, the history and development and the role that is expected from each area of expertise. Although each specialty works within its main area of focus, the two also work closely together for the good of the individuals within the public and community sectors. Community and public health nurses strive to improve the health status of individuals, families, and populations. History and Development Public health and community health nursing has been in circulation for more than 120 years. Lillian Wald is known for being the established leader in this specialty. The goal of public health nursing has been to develop strategies to respond to prevailing public health problems. One of the earliest traditions of public health in America was similar to the British law known as the, Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601 (Stanhope & Lancaster). This law guaranteed medical...
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...We don’t know for sure why Newton was so fascinated with alchemy; however, we do know he was not generally known as an alchemist, but he did practice the art with a passion. (alchemylab.com) Though Newton had written over a million words on the subject, it wasn’t until after his death in 1727, the Royal Society deemed they were suitable to be printed. When the papers were rediscovered in the middle of the twentieth century, most scholars conceded that Newton was first and foremost an alchemist – it was more evident that the inspiration for Newton's laws of light and theory of gravity came from his alchemical work. (alchemylab.com) His natural curiosity of how things can naturally change fascinated him. He found himself investigating the natural changes of how milk can turn into cheese. (Film - Sir Isaac Newton: The Gravity of...
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...stories provide a behind-the-scenes look at the often unknown stress, joy, and effort involved in being a doctor, law enforcement agent, or even a chef. What do you think the day-to-day life of a mental health counselor is like? What constitutes a typical day for a mental health counselor, or is there no such thing? For the Final Project in this course, you uncover the hidden realities of the daily life of a mental health counselor. The Final Project requires you to interview (in person) a licensed mental health counselor who works with a population in a setting that interests you. For example, if you are interested in working as an in-home counselor with children diagnosed with mood disorders, interview someone who does this work. You then apply the information from this course, as well as in an interview you conduct, to your understanding of what it means to be a mental health counselor. *Please note that it is NOT acceptable to interview a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, addictions specialist, school counselor, or other mental health provider for this assignment. Although the Final Project includes interview material, this is not the only component of this assignment. Please make sure to review the full project description below. The Final Project is a 7- to 10-page paper that consists of a summation of an interview, a story, and a reflection. Final Project Due Date Day 7 of Week 11. Although the Final Project is not to be submitted until Week 11, you...
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...Albert Rosales Professor: Gill Intro Philosophy: 213 In writing this paper, I was apprehensive by the immensity of the task that was required of me, having never studied Philosophy and philosophers before this class and not having a good understanding of it. I could not begin to comprehend Metaphysics, Ethics Epistemology etc. if it was not for this course. This may sound ignorant but I had never really given any thought to my worldview. If asked what I believed about something I would give my belief and that was that. What exactly is a worldview? A worldview is what it sounds like. It is the way one may see the world or as Nash puts it in his book Life’s Ultimate Questions “the sum total of a person’s answers to the most important questions in life(392).” Everyone has a worldview whether we realize it or not. How does one get their worldview? Our education, our upbringing, the culture we live in, the books we read, the media and movies we watch, all can help shape our worldview. Nash says, “Worldviews contain at least five clusters of beliefs, namely, beliefs about God, metaphysics (ultimate reality), epistemology (knowledge), ethics and human nature (14).” Using these five sections I will share my worldview. In general my worldview is a Christian one. I believe that there is one God who exists in three forms who created the Heavens and the earth. In the Bible Genesis 1:1 tells of how God is the beginning of everything; he created the heavens and the earth out of nothing...
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...Rome’s classical period was distinguished by its belief in the laws; imperial law, God’s law and church laws. Rome also believed in human love and forgiveness. The latter concept lead to the idea of justice and human rights that Rome based its laws on. Early Rome functioned as a republic within the Senate, mainly comprised of wealthy landowners, serving as the main governing body. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Senate served the interests of the rich. Eventually, the corruption and power of the Senate upset the plebeians, or the Senate did not always serve the needs of those who were not wealthy. Because of these grievances, the Twelve Tables were drafted and put into place. Because of the expanse of the Roman Empire, trade played...
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...more difficult for us to estimate how far ahead of us is "the cliff", so one would slowly hit the brake. Corporations and their marketing departments are very experienced at getting inside the minds of consumers and use that as an advantage to increase profits. Imagine the world's biggest and most powerful oil company launching its new TV ad promoting natural gas development and its name brand by claiming "natural gas is one of the world's cleanest fuels"(Brand Republic). The ad definitely seems to be convincing and valid, thus, luring consumers into choosing natural gas instead of other energy alternatives. Many adults are more inclined to buy eco-friendly product even if they would pay more for them .That’s the reaction ExxonMobil seeks: the thoughts of doing something good in connection with environment, and human rights, etc. However, is this really is the whole truth? There are raised questions whether or not the ad's claim is just an overstatement or possibly straight wrong and misleading. The ASA agreed and decided to ban ExxonMobil's ad for such reason. However, the damages are done: ExxonMobil had put the idea of natural gas being a “clean”...
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