Theology Of Body

Aristotle once said that “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” While other children grew up amazed by the night sky and all its wonders, I grew up captivated by the orchestration of the tiny universe within each and every one of us. Throughout my life, I am constantly mesmerized by the human body’s uncanny resilience against adversities. What fascinates me the most is the body’s ability to constantly overcome obstacles in its battle for survival. The intricate and interdependent symphony of our inner machineries working ceaselessly, enabling us to not only survive, but also thrive fascinates me unlike any other fields of knowledge. Yet, despite the body’s best effort to maintain this inner harmony, there comes a point when it can no longer burden the stress placed upon it. I learned this harsh reality through my father’s battle against his chronic kidney diseases.

My thoughts when considering these scriptures is the scriptures speaks to me in many ways. It says to me do you know how special your body is because you were bought with a price. Since the lord values me enough to call me as his child I should value myself enough to do right with my body. I keep my temple clean from drugs and alcohol but I should take better care of myself with healthier foods and exercise. I want to be spiritually and physically fit by making time every day to read my bible, seek God in prayer, eat healthy meals, and exercise. I try had to do these things daily when I forget I repent. Because I want to honor God first above all and everything. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 are power scriptures especially if you are feeling down.

body is essential for our survival and essential for a good quality of life. The way doctors

By comparing these publications, one could say that both writers should be more objective to another’s views, specifically McCloy. While physical education is undoubtedly important to one’s success, one’s mental drive and influence can also be just as vital to their success, something in which he seems to have forgotten, possibly presenting a more monistic approach. All in all, regardless of opinion on mind-body theories, it is important to take into account both the mind and body when approaching physical

1) I agreed with Pope Paul that "the world is sick." The sickness Pope Paul mentions is the disease of injustice. Injustice is seen in the those who face starvation, those without shelter, healthcare, those who are victims of war. The reading stated that injustice brings destruction and diminishment to millions and death to thousands. If those numbers continue in the future, I agree that it would be hard for the world to survive. It could be said that with this knowledge, it's our job to make the world healthy again and help the many that are suffering.

Cooper, John W. Body, Soul, and Life Everlasting: Biblical Anthropology and the Monism-Dualism Debate. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, ©1989.

In the fist video, Sex Still Has a Price Tag, the speaker, Pam Stenzel talks about the harmful effects that sex can have on the body if it is done as a simple recreational act. She chooses to speak on the topic of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and uses them as the main tool for her argument. By using these diseases as the centerpiece for her talk, it is clear that she is approaching the subject of abstinence with the scared straight tactic, instilling fear into the teens listening to her presentation so that they second guess the idea of having unsafe sex. It is during her talk that Stenzel explains that safe sex does not mean using contraceptives or condoms but having a safe partner. Because,

“Theology of the Body for Teens” is a book that leads me into discovering God’s plan for my love and life. Through out the various chapters I learn many different ways love can be expressed and what true love is. I also learn ways of how God wants me to live my life. There are many different concepts that are covered throughout each chapters. I appreciate the concepts, I have a relation to God through the concepts, and some concepts are hard to understand.

You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. (Corinthians) The human body is a gift that is part of God’s creation. God asks for people to take care of each other and oneself. By staying healthy, and making healthy decisions is living as God asks. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans) This means that God lives within all of his creation. We must take care of God’s creation, therefore Catholics must stay healthy and care for one another. People are to know that God is with us and when they do, they can live happy, healthy, and strong

There is proof of a strong connection of Mind-body. It has been “strongly suggested that the higher cognitive and limbic emotional centers are capable of regulating virtually all aspects of the immune system and therefore play a significant role in health and disease.” (Micozzi, 2011, p.100) What this means is the way you live on a day to day basis affects your health and well-being. This includes behavioral factors, biological factors and even social factors. We need to keep in consideration our entire self, including the way we think all the way to our physical being when it comes to assessing our health and well-being. Our body and mind work together to make our wellness and health.

I enjoy going to Red River Gorge with my hammock and just the minimal camping gear. This is my time to get back to earth, my time to find my own peace. The time I spend in the wilderness is the time I relieve my stress. I sit and look upon all of God’s great gifts and creations. At Red River Gorge I can sit in silence all day and ponder over all of its beauty, all of its feelings, and smells. At this time I concentrate on my breath and the feelings my body has. I try to not think of my life’s problems. Instead, I try only live in the moment and be thankful for the time I

I believe that religion is consuming the whole world and it's bad for humanity. But first of all let me be clear that, regardless of the conclusion. I think sincerely that any creed, or religion, is the belief of each person and must be respected, it is not meant to offend anyone, however, that is just my opinion according to the things I believe

Now, though religion it seems has only influenced its own healings, it has and has been affected by human anatomy and medicine. Before the innovation of some medicine and the study of biology, most religions, including Christianity and Greeks, thought that prayer to their God would heal their illness. Similar to this, on an Explorable site, much of the knowledge of the body was fictional. Andreas Vesalius was the first to dissect and note the organs and the purpose. Soon, body sciences were introduced to religion, religious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which noticed a great change in many. In time, religion began to factor itself into medical history. IMany methods, such as circumcision and restrictive diets, took form in some religions.

Instructor Palmer, the scripture that you mentioned I think it pertains to our physical wellness also. The scripture reminds me pertaining to my physical wellness to attempt to do better with my health like eating healthier food and exercise. And to not worry if I have the time or strength to exercise this scripture is so helpful in so many aspects of my life. It reminds me to just to take things one day at a

Every summer my church runs week-long mission trips to a variety of places where we have to opportunity to serve the community there. I would be more than happy to travel the world, but I would be overjoyed to spend an extended amount of time in each community to get to know the people and culture there and to serve the community any way I could. Also, this song beautifully illustrates the impact nature has on a person. “Open space, far from hate. It's easy breathing. Earth and stone feel like home beneath my feet and I've got no shame. I'm sticking to sweet sensations, riding all of the good vibrations.” This verse describes two things. Explicitly, it accurately talks about the amazing feelings associated with being outdoors in the open air. However, on a deeper note, it properly represents my thoughts and feelings at this point in my life. For the past couple of months, I have been striving to be the best version of myself.