Change of Mind: Sophies World

I always thought about how the world had started and what started earth. I never believed in God, mostly because my parents were never religious and also did not believe in God. I always believed in evolution over a higher power or God. Whenever someone would mention God i would get upset and thought they were stupid for believing in it. I always thought i was right even though I had no better reason then them.
In English class I am reading Sophies World which is about Philosophy and has a lot to do with God. While reading this book I was suprised to find out how much i did not know. Alberto one of the characters would ask Sophie a question and i could not even come up with an answer. This book has made me open up my mind and think of so many things i have not befor. I know now that there is so much i do not know, that no one knows.

iMedia: Stand for Darfur

I found this photo on www.conversedinnerfordarfur.googlepages.com, which also has a short article explaining the situation in Darfur and how people need to act. Many people are unaware of the situation in Darfur, unaware of the genocide that is occurring today.

This photo really impacted me because the close up of the kid really shows his emotion. He looks sad, helpless and weak. Instead of taking a picture of multiple people suffering, it hits you harder seeing one person in close up, it makes them more real and is more personal. This photo is not only trying to make you feel bad but it has a purpose. We need people to stand up for those that have lost everything, and can not help themselves.

There are so many programs in America, where individuals are taking action and using their voice to make a change. For an example in our school we have a club called Stand, which is currently focusing on the genocide in Darfur. They are educating others, and taking actions to try to make a change. It is one thing to identify a situation that is wrong from right, but thats not enough, we need to do something about it.

Their are many people around the world that are trying to do everything they can to help. Should these people be called heroes, or should it be human nature to help the ones that can not help themselves?