Monday, February 26, 2007
Myths
A myth is a story to teach people the ways of the world, a way to understand the events of life. They are ways to solve a mytery, A way to cope with the uncertanties in life. Why do these mysteryies need to be solved? I don't understand why we have to have an answer to evrything. Part of the joys in life is the unknown, the mysteries. Myths are the stories that spell everything out for us. It's interesting to think about what is considered real, and what is myth. Every person should decide what is fact and what is myth for themselves.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Native American Exam
Religion is an open belief left for an individual to interpret and to connect with their life how they see fit. The Native Americans belief was more of a spiritual state of mind. To them the world didn't always need to have answers and exact facts, their power was in faith. Certain events were explained as an act of God instead of being traced to find the scientific explanation. How was Earth really created? Different cultures, followed by different people, will give different explanations. Being raised by the Native American religion shaped individuals to be peaceful and nature loving. According to Joesph Campbell there are four functions to myths, mystical, scientific, sociological and teaching functions.
Mystical function is seeing the Earth as a mystery and accepting the awe of it's beauty. Some things can't be explained, they just are. Native Americans accept and cherish Earth's nature as an important characteristic to their lifestyle. Nature is part of the Native Americans and they do well to take care of it. They see the world as a loving, peaceful place and I think it is because of this mystical function. By seeing the world as a beautiful place they are able to have great appreciation and value for where they live. Native Americans expressed their love for nature by a dancing ritual until they literally can't dance any more. By having a positive outlook on the world they live in the Native Americans become peaceful and loving people.
Scientific Function is the scientific explanation to the many things Native Americans leave up to fate. By having an answer to exactly how the Earth was created the Native Americans can relate their beliefs with those of the facts. By combining the two they will be able to have a more evolved and rational explanation to their beliefs, they will be able to make a believer out of some opposed to their legends. By having the names, dates and facts on some events the Native Americans can make their myths more of a reality allowing for further involvement while leaving the mystery alive. Part of the mystery is being able to interpret events to what you value. Keeping the mystery alive allows for further belief in faith.
Sociological Function gave an order to the tribe, in a sense a social standing. The elders were the head of the tribe. They were thought to have the most wisdom and were able to pass it down to the younger people of the tribe. They were highly respected by everyone. The men were thought of as the providers. They were the hunters, farmers and survivalists. The men provided food and shelter for his family. The wife would take care of their children, cook the meat and clean. This class molds people to be self sufficient, respectful and hard workers. They were to respect the elders and work had to be providers and housekeepers.
Teaching Function shows the bravery, courage and strength under any circumstances. The Native Americans are said to be strong and proud, they demonstrate great bravery and courage by protecting each other. The Native Americans left their fate up to nature which seems to me a little risky. During times of a bad crop season the Native American stick together in trying to find an alternate food source. The men of the tribe demonstrate great bravery in times of battle because they protect the rest of the tribe. The Native American myth is what keeps these people strong, powerful and calm during chaotic times of danger. At the massacre of Wounded Knee the Native Americans remained true to themselves in a time of great difficulty.
The European myth set differs from the Native American myth set. With every difference one side believes their way of beliefs are correct and the others are wrong. Conflict was bound to take place. This was the case of the European and Native American myth set. The Europeans couldn't accept that the Native Americans believed differently than themselves. The Native Americans tried to make peace by presenting gifts and trying to teach their beliefs. The Europeans saw the land of the Native Americans and decided it was going to be theirs. I think violence could have been avoided, but it wasn't. The Europeans had larger weapons than the Native Americans and took their land by force. Differences are hard for some people to accept. As a result conflict erupts and problems begin. The Native Americans and Europeans differed greatly.
Mystical function is seeing the Earth as a mystery and accepting the awe of it's beauty. Some things can't be explained, they just are. Native Americans accept and cherish Earth's nature as an important characteristic to their lifestyle. Nature is part of the Native Americans and they do well to take care of it. They see the world as a loving, peaceful place and I think it is because of this mystical function. By seeing the world as a beautiful place they are able to have great appreciation and value for where they live. Native Americans expressed their love for nature by a dancing ritual until they literally can't dance any more. By having a positive outlook on the world they live in the Native Americans become peaceful and loving people.
Scientific Function is the scientific explanation to the many things Native Americans leave up to fate. By having an answer to exactly how the Earth was created the Native Americans can relate their beliefs with those of the facts. By combining the two they will be able to have a more evolved and rational explanation to their beliefs, they will be able to make a believer out of some opposed to their legends. By having the names, dates and facts on some events the Native Americans can make their myths more of a reality allowing for further involvement while leaving the mystery alive. Part of the mystery is being able to interpret events to what you value. Keeping the mystery alive allows for further belief in faith.
Sociological Function gave an order to the tribe, in a sense a social standing. The elders were the head of the tribe. They were thought to have the most wisdom and were able to pass it down to the younger people of the tribe. They were highly respected by everyone. The men were thought of as the providers. They were the hunters, farmers and survivalists. The men provided food and shelter for his family. The wife would take care of their children, cook the meat and clean. This class molds people to be self sufficient, respectful and hard workers. They were to respect the elders and work had to be providers and housekeepers.
Teaching Function shows the bravery, courage and strength under any circumstances. The Native Americans are said to be strong and proud, they demonstrate great bravery and courage by protecting each other. The Native Americans left their fate up to nature which seems to me a little risky. During times of a bad crop season the Native American stick together in trying to find an alternate food source. The men of the tribe demonstrate great bravery in times of battle because they protect the rest of the tribe. The Native American myth is what keeps these people strong, powerful and calm during chaotic times of danger. At the massacre of Wounded Knee the Native Americans remained true to themselves in a time of great difficulty.
The European myth set differs from the Native American myth set. With every difference one side believes their way of beliefs are correct and the others are wrong. Conflict was bound to take place. This was the case of the European and Native American myth set. The Europeans couldn't accept that the Native Americans believed differently than themselves. The Native Americans tried to make peace by presenting gifts and trying to teach their beliefs. The Europeans saw the land of the Native Americans and decided it was going to be theirs. I think violence could have been avoided, but it wasn't. The Europeans had larger weapons than the Native Americans and took their land by force. Differences are hard for some people to accept. As a result conflict erupts and problems begin. The Native Americans and Europeans differed greatly.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Wounded Knee
Wounded Knee was an unfair massacure that took the innocent lives of many Native Americans. I was confused on why the massacure took place. I don't remember Native Americans doing anything to desrve such a cruel punishment. What was the point? Nothing was achieved or earned by the massacure. I don't get it. To have called this incident a battle is just wrong. The Native Americans were not able to defend themselves, it was an unfair fight. When you think of a battle you think of two armys both with weapons and fighting this couragous battle for a purpose. A massacure is pictured as cayotic, unfair and bloody. An army taking advantage over people weaker than themselves. I see wounded knee was a massacure.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Midterm
Midterm Essay
Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
January 16, 2007
The 60's, the Great Depression, the rock and roll era and the 70's are just a few of the many different stages of our culture. If we travel back further, we can remember the times of the the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Reason, the Age of Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution and the modern flat world we live in today. Through each of these eras, religion has made a significant impact. These threads have woven through each era effecting the actions taken. Religion is a way to unite people, but it is also a way to tear them apart.
The Renaissance was a time of new beginnings. A new system of banking was developed by the Medici family. This introduced a new economy and ways of doing business. During the Renaissance the church was filled with corruption. The Pope had bankrupt the church by wasting money on irrelevant things. The Pope had sold positions in the church to his friends and anyone who was willing to pay. Once the Pope was out of money he redeveloped a new money making technique. In order for citizens to cleanse their souls they would have to buy a ticket and say a prayer on each step making their way towards the temple. The common citizens were growing very unhappy.
Martin Luther wrote 95 thesis in 1517 sparking the Reformation. These 95 thesis were a list of the things corrupt about the church. Martin Luther wrote them to say the things that the rest of the common people were to afraid to say. His thesis were spread all over the world by the invention of the printing press, however this was not his plan until he was kicked out of the catholic church 4 years later. He branched off the Catholic church into the Protestant religion. The Catholic church lost some of their believers and there was no longer one dominant religion.
The Scientific Revolution was during the 1300's to the 1800's. This was a time of major developments in the scientific field. Galileo developed the telescope which he was later able to use to challenge the authority of the Church with actual evidence. Before the Scientific Revolution the church stated that God had placed earth in the center of the solar system. This fact was later disproved by the newly developed inventions that scientists were able to use when studying the solar system. Scientists had actual evidence and were able to use it in disproving the church. The church lost many supporters, which forced them to become more open to the idea of new beliefs. Citizens started reject powerful leaders, such as the Pope, King and church. Who else would the people begin to question?
During the Enlightenment common citizens had lost the respect for the absolute rulers. People like Hobbes and Locke were able to voice their personal opinions. People were able to express their opinion of the government and it started to effect change. If people were not willing to challenge the church how would they be able to challenge and change the government? Standing up to the church gave people the will to stand up to other corruptions. Diderot's encyclopedia spread the new scientific information that Galileo and Kepler discovered. Diderot's encyclopedia disproved the superstitious ways of the church and replaced it with fact. Again fact had disproved the Church costing more followers.
The Industrial Revolution was a time of creating new inventions which sped up the work process. This now created more high technology jobs taking common citizens away from their farms and into the industrial work force. Now workers had transitioned to the monotonous daily routine of working, shopping and sleeping. People became more tired with their longer work hours, and constant work worry. The people grew less and less concerned with the church than they use to be.
The French Revolution was from 1789-1799. During this period the government had taken over the churches land and had undermined their authority by taking control of the church. Napoleon restored power back to the church. He introduced the Napoleonic code to return stability and order back to France. Napoleon had to restore the church back to power to win the love of the people in France. During this period the church reached a low and high point in their authority. The church was returned to its power.
Religion has made significant changes from the Renaissance to today. Religion is still involved in our way of life. There are now many different types of religions that have developed over time. America also doesn't have one dominant religion. One problem that America focuses on today is being politically correct. We are constantly being reminded that not everyone shares your same religion. For example at Christmas time we are encouraged to say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas for those who don't celebrate Christmas. If you look around, there is no longer just one church per town or community. Often many towns will have 2 or 3 churches depending on the faith that you follow.
Each era in our society has been impacted by religion. It is a positive how religion has ended up today. In America people are able to worship however they want. It doesn't make sense to me to have one dominant religion over an entire nation. Look at all of the problem there were with the one Catholic Church, there was absolute chaos. Things will only get better from here on out. In the future I think religions will branch out even further. More specific religions will develop to target specific beliefs. If you follow the eras of culture you can see that religion has improved with each era it weaves through. If we live in a free country, all aspects of it should be free, including religious rights. Even though religions were made to bring people together, it's still tearing people apart. The conflict in the Middle East is not mainly religiously based but it is a factor. Religion didn't just cause problems in the past, it's still causing problems today. We need to learn to live, work together and respect each others faith's together.
Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
January 16, 2007
The 60's, the Great Depression, the rock and roll era and the 70's are just a few of the many different stages of our culture. If we travel back further, we can remember the times of the the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Reason, the Age of Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution and the modern flat world we live in today. Through each of these eras, religion has made a significant impact. These threads have woven through each era effecting the actions taken. Religion is a way to unite people, but it is also a way to tear them apart.
The Renaissance was a time of new beginnings. A new system of banking was developed by the Medici family. This introduced a new economy and ways of doing business. During the Renaissance the church was filled with corruption. The Pope had bankrupt the church by wasting money on irrelevant things. The Pope had sold positions in the church to his friends and anyone who was willing to pay. Once the Pope was out of money he redeveloped a new money making technique. In order for citizens to cleanse their souls they would have to buy a ticket and say a prayer on each step making their way towards the temple. The common citizens were growing very unhappy.
Martin Luther wrote 95 thesis in 1517 sparking the Reformation. These 95 thesis were a list of the things corrupt about the church. Martin Luther wrote them to say the things that the rest of the common people were to afraid to say. His thesis were spread all over the world by the invention of the printing press, however this was not his plan until he was kicked out of the catholic church 4 years later. He branched off the Catholic church into the Protestant religion. The Catholic church lost some of their believers and there was no longer one dominant religion.
The Scientific Revolution was during the 1300's to the 1800's. This was a time of major developments in the scientific field. Galileo developed the telescope which he was later able to use to challenge the authority of the Church with actual evidence. Before the Scientific Revolution the church stated that God had placed earth in the center of the solar system. This fact was later disproved by the newly developed inventions that scientists were able to use when studying the solar system. Scientists had actual evidence and were able to use it in disproving the church. The church lost many supporters, which forced them to become more open to the idea of new beliefs. Citizens started reject powerful leaders, such as the Pope, King and church. Who else would the people begin to question?
During the Enlightenment common citizens had lost the respect for the absolute rulers. People like Hobbes and Locke were able to voice their personal opinions. People were able to express their opinion of the government and it started to effect change. If people were not willing to challenge the church how would they be able to challenge and change the government? Standing up to the church gave people the will to stand up to other corruptions. Diderot's encyclopedia spread the new scientific information that Galileo and Kepler discovered. Diderot's encyclopedia disproved the superstitious ways of the church and replaced it with fact. Again fact had disproved the Church costing more followers.
The Industrial Revolution was a time of creating new inventions which sped up the work process. This now created more high technology jobs taking common citizens away from their farms and into the industrial work force. Now workers had transitioned to the monotonous daily routine of working, shopping and sleeping. People became more tired with their longer work hours, and constant work worry. The people grew less and less concerned with the church than they use to be.
The French Revolution was from 1789-1799. During this period the government had taken over the churches land and had undermined their authority by taking control of the church. Napoleon restored power back to the church. He introduced the Napoleonic code to return stability and order back to France. Napoleon had to restore the church back to power to win the love of the people in France. During this period the church reached a low and high point in their authority. The church was returned to its power.
Religion has made significant changes from the Renaissance to today. Religion is still involved in our way of life. There are now many different types of religions that have developed over time. America also doesn't have one dominant religion. One problem that America focuses on today is being politically correct. We are constantly being reminded that not everyone shares your same religion. For example at Christmas time we are encouraged to say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas for those who don't celebrate Christmas. If you look around, there is no longer just one church per town or community. Often many towns will have 2 or 3 churches depending on the faith that you follow.
Each era in our society has been impacted by religion. It is a positive how religion has ended up today. In America people are able to worship however they want. It doesn't make sense to me to have one dominant religion over an entire nation. Look at all of the problem there were with the one Catholic Church, there was absolute chaos. Things will only get better from here on out. In the future I think religions will branch out even further. More specific religions will develop to target specific beliefs. If you follow the eras of culture you can see that religion has improved with each era it weaves through. If we live in a free country, all aspects of it should be free, including religious rights. Even though religions were made to bring people together, it's still tearing people apart. The conflict in the Middle East is not mainly religiously based but it is a factor. Religion didn't just cause problems in the past, it's still causing problems today. We need to learn to live, work together and respect each others faith's together.
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