If given the power to create life as Frankenstein did, I do believe would choose not to. I think that a human trying to create another human- in the unconventional sense- is wrong. However, I will not lie to you and say that I would not be intrigued by the idea.
As a member of the Christian Faith, my objections to the idea of creating life should be obvious to you. I feel that it is God's place to create such things, and God's only. If someone tried to create life- using embryos, cloning, you name it- is 1) out of your power and 2) imperfect. Things can go wrong. Look and Frankenstein's creation for proof.
On the flip-side, I would be interested, all religion put aside. Creating something as complex as a human with your own hands would be both fascinating and alarming. It would, in a sense, make you feel power.
Again, I would be interested, but it is wrong.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thoughts before Frankenstein
Frankenstein. The classic horror story. Everyone has had childhood nightmares about a not-quite-alive green monster coming to eat them. Before my eleventh grade English class reads this creepy tale, I have a few thoughts to share.
Can man create life?
As a Christian, no, I do not believe man can develop another human being. That is God's territory. However, all religious beliefs put aside, I do believe it is possible. However, with the technology we have these day, the humanoid may not be as easy to create, nor as crude, as Dr. Frankenstein's monster.
Do I believe in immortality?
The answer to that is 'no.' As an avid Harry Potter fan, I do not believe that the Philosopher's Stone- or anything similar to it, for that matter- can exist. In contradiction to this, immortality can be achieved in other ways than living forever. Just look at the Greek and Roman achievements- we have never forgotten them.
Of all the books we have read in this class, I am most excited about reading Frankenstein. I just hope that it cracks up to my expectations!
Can man create life?
As a Christian, no, I do not believe man can develop another human being. That is God's territory. However, all religious beliefs put aside, I do believe it is possible. However, with the technology we have these day, the humanoid may not be as easy to create, nor as crude, as Dr. Frankenstein's monster.
Do I believe in immortality?
The answer to that is 'no.' As an avid Harry Potter fan, I do not believe that the Philosopher's Stone- or anything similar to it, for that matter- can exist. In contradiction to this, immortality can be achieved in other ways than living forever. Just look at the Greek and Roman achievements- we have never forgotten them.
Of all the books we have read in this class, I am most excited about reading Frankenstein. I just hope that it cracks up to my expectations!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012 Theme Word
I choose the word friendship. Despite popular belief, I struggle with making and maintaining friendships with people. I have two that I really trust and love, but both have moved away- I rarely get to see them. It's been hard, but I haven't really felt the effects until recently. I think this is what has caused my friendships with people at this school (said friends being a whopping 3 people) to shutter and become uneven.
I've thought about this, and I've come to the conclusion that I should retie certain bonds with old friends. I've become distant with them, pushing them away and throwing up walls because of the hole that usually contain the two. (I'm making it sound like they died...) This hasn't helped my situation in the slightest. However, in my defense, I feel easily betrayed, sometimes even questioning loyalties, and this is exactly what has gotten me into this rut. I need to focus on forgiveness- maybe that should have been my word.
This year, I really feel obligated to find more friends, even though I will never be able to replace the two that I have. This is easier said than done. I'm a very shy person, and feel awkward even around people I've know for years. But I've made a vow to myself (and my parents) that I intend to keep. I want to befriend new people.
In time, I believe my wounds will heal. But until then, I need to become a more outgoing, friendly person.
I've thought about this, and I've come to the conclusion that I should retie certain bonds with old friends. I've become distant with them, pushing them away and throwing up walls because of the hole that usually contain the two. (I'm making it sound like they died...) This hasn't helped my situation in the slightest. However, in my defense, I feel easily betrayed, sometimes even questioning loyalties, and this is exactly what has gotten me into this rut. I need to focus on forgiveness- maybe that should have been my word.
This year, I really feel obligated to find more friends, even though I will never be able to replace the two that I have. This is easier said than done. I'm a very shy person, and feel awkward even around people I've know for years. But I've made a vow to myself (and my parents) that I intend to keep. I want to befriend new people.
In time, I believe my wounds will heal. But until then, I need to become a more outgoing, friendly person.
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