Sinners in the Hands of Angry God

Puritan was a strict branch of religion coming from Protestantism of Christianity. This passage of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" explains the wrath of God seen in the eyes of Puritans and how we are seen in God's view. His almighty decision of a person going to heaven or hell was determined when one was born. Good works and a righteous attitude does not change the fact of your predestination in the beliefs of Puritans. This is shown in Jonathan Edwards' preachings about the predictions of God's mighty wrath.

If I was listening to Jonathan Edward's speech at this very moment, I would reject his ideas and believe God as a caregiver rather than a wrath divine superior who chooses when to take away one's life anytime he feels like it. Even though I disagree with him in my mind, I would not try to stand up and oppose him. My life will be on the line if I choose to reform their beliefs. There are a lot of people that live by the Puritan rules of the speech of Jonathan Edward. In my opinion, the stress of faith and good works are both essential for true salvation. Predestination opposes the importance equality for all believers. It is portrayed in this passage that Puritans' faith in God can bring potential danger and suffering for them.

Arrivals...There Goes The Neighborhood

As Christopher Columbus set foot onto the earth of America, everything will change for the Native American inhabitants. Before 1492, North America was barely inhabited, unused, and undeveloped. The Native American inhabitants were mostly hunter-gatherers and wanders across the land trying to survive day after day with what they can find. There was no change or revolution, no growth for centuries. Before Columbus, Native American life was nasty, brutish, and short with the sense of that there was no written language, no division of labor, little agriculture and rare permanent settlements. Also, there were endless bloody wars between tribes with undeveloped weaponry. Life would go on for them without any society development. The exploration of America brought an opening for permanent colonial settlements from people all over the world. In the 1600's, Europeans started to bring live stocks to America and also established international trading systems. Then, America flourished and advanced in agriculture and ideals. Missionaries also spread the faith of their religions. This also allowed Europeans and Native Americans to exchange their cultures and heritage with each other. Even though a lot of Native Americans were driven from their homeland, this allowed Europeans for a permanent settlement. Europeans also controlled the ongoing wars of Native Americans. The advancement of America led to an development of ideas and creations of Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, and the thousands of thinkers, writers, and inventors who came to America.Without the exploration of Columbus and the change and contribution of the Native American society, United States of America would not exist.

My Introduction

Hi everyone!

My name is Henley. Even though I am a sophmore, the feeling of 9th grade still flows inside. I came from a Chinese background and was born in Chicago. My hobbies include playing computer games, biking, fishing, watching TV, and sleeping. A good amount of sleep can brighten up the soul. Sadly, I am not too big of a fan in music. Despite the fact that I am not always prepared for school after summer, I will be always interested and curious about learning. I hope that I will learn some intriguing new things and I will try my best in this class.