Week 3 Directed Freewrite

In my opinion a thought and an idea are two different things that comes from the same place. A thought in my opinion is anything your brain wanders across. I does not need to have any meaning or point to them, just something you find yourself thinking about. While on the other hand I think ideas have to have a point to them. An idea needs to be able to evolve and grow from the original point it came to you. I also think that an idea is a thought, but a thought is not an idea. For example, if someone thinks a flying car would be fun to drive, that is a thought. If someone thought, is it possible for cars to fly, while it is still a thought it is an idea at the same time. So that is why I think that the two come from the same place in the brain. The are very similar to each other and have very similar starting points, an idea just develops past where a thought ends.

Week 2 Blog Reviews

Amber Crouch:  Ambalicious is a very colorful blog which is full of personality. I really enjoyed the About Me section, it is very personal and I feel like I got to know a lot of your likes and goals without having to read an essay. Then you get to know more about you in the My Life post, my favorite part being the "when I grow up" line. I think most college students have felt that at some point or another, I know I have.  I like the blog overall, it seems like you can talk about yourself easily and get your personality across to the reader.

April Page:  This blog is very appealing to the eyes. The post are easy and enjoyable to read, and I seem to have learned a lot about your personally. It seems like family and work are two very important parts in your life and you seem to get that point across from the beginning. I think that I know a lot about your everyday life but not as much about your personality, likes and dislikes. So other that maybe a little more about yourself it is a great blog.

Mary Bac:  When opening your blog it looks very neat and organized. The About Me section tell a lot about your past and your family. I played hockey growing up so the talk of a frozen pond turning into a rink makes me want to spend a winter over there. I would like to know a bit more about your personality and what you enjoying doing everyday. Food you like, music you listen to.

Question #2: Can we be good without God?

I believe people can be good without God.  I think human nature and life experience influence a person's behavior.  For example, if a child is raised in a home in which there is no belief in God, he or she can be taught appropriate (good) behavior through the use of values such as morals or ethics.  Also, there are many people who believe in God who do not exhibit 'good' behavior.  Therefore, there is no innate connection between a belief in God and being 'good.'

There are many aspects of human nature that influence our behavior.  It is sometimes our human nature to risk our own life to save the life of a complete stranger.  Little children enjoy doing nice things for people they love, even though they may be completely unaware of the existence of God.  It is also human nature to become angry toward another person, even to the point of physical violence.  Even a baby can feel compelled to hit another child, and human beings have been going to war against each other for thousands of years, with or without their worship of God.

Our life experiences also influence our behavior.  If a child is raised with kindness, he or she will usually treat others the same way.  If a person experiences anger or abuse, he or she may act out with anger or abuse toward others, as well.  Again, this occurs in people who do believe and who do not believe in God.

Question #1

I believe that meeting people online or taking online classes can be just as affective as meeting someone in person.  I feel that having conversations with someone that you are not face to face with is easier for most people because they are not nervous when speaking, and a person cannot really be shy when typing on a computer. I think that it is also easier to start and hold conversations online, because you can talk at your own pace and there are no awkward silences between the people. Also, when meeting someone online you can take your time and think about what questions you want to ask that person and they can think about their response, so I feel that you can get into more in depth conversations which leads to getting to know someone just as well as you can in person. When it comes to taking online classes, people who usually would not voice their opinions in a classroom will have the opportunity to feel more comfortable speaking their mind through discussion boards and student chat rooms.

All about Mr. Connor

I'm Connor. I am a Junior at ASU and I am double majoring in Elementary Education and English Literature.  I am a very loud and outgoing person who loves to meet new people unless you go to UofA. I watch sports constantly and would love to be a sports writer after I graduate, if that ever comes. I listen to all types of music except country. My favorite bands are Blink 182 and Bad Religion. I eat Mexican food about every meal of the day. I am 100% Irish and am in the middle of applying for dual citizenship. I hope to read all of your blogs and get to know everyone.