Religious Billboards!!!

Take a look at some of the Rhetorical Religious Billboards below and the phrases that it uses to capture the "audience" attention. I wonder who would they be.

This is such a funny one! Science vs The Creation. 

Even with America being founded by our forefathers as Religious America, I don't think Atheist are Anti-American. 

Is religion a Club?

Is God Dead?

Since we have embarked on our Multi-Modal Project, I thought it is fitting to post a picture reflecting Religion. 

This is taken from Time magazine seen below and I'm quoting the reason given behind this picture from the article.  

"On Good Friday in April 1966, fifty years ago this month, Time magazine published its famously controversial cover story, “Is God Dead?” Placing that stark query in bold red lettering against an all-black background, the weekly informed readers that those “three words represent a summons to reflect on the meaning of existence.” Written by Time’s religion editor, John T. Elson, the article attempted to capture the nation’s shifting theological mood from the complacent faith of the 1950s to the metaphysical confusion of the mid-1960s."  

For more information visit: http://religionandpolitics.org/2016/04/05/is-god-dead-a-time-cover-turns-50/.

My feelings when I first saw this cover story online, was "WOW!!! That's a Bold question in a BOLD setting". My next thought was "Of course he is not", in answer to the question. This article gives a great comparison between the views of the Christian Faith and those that are Atheist. So read the article to know more! 

Trump trumping it away!!!

This video is hillarious!!! Go watch trump speaking about how rich and smart he is which i'm not sure is very smart on his presidential campaign. He also speaks about how inexpensive of a wall he is going to build at the southern border to mexico which he claims mexico is going to pay for it. I don't want to spoil it so watch the video and you would know how outrageous and funny his comments are. ENJOY!!!

2016 Brussels Bombing

It's sad to see things happen like that! Below is a summary of what went down during Brussels Bombings in Belgium. 

"On the morning of 22 March 2016, three coordinated nail bombings occurred in Belgium: two at Brussels Airport in Zaventem and one at Maalbeek metro station in Brussels. In these attacks, at least 35 victims and three suicide bombers were killed, and over 300 people were injured. Another bomb was found during a search of the airport. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attacks.

The bombings were the deadliest act of terrorism in Belgium's history. The Belgian government declared three days of national mourning".

It is also noted that 3 missionaries from the France, Paris Mission were injured as they happened to be there at that time after escorting a sister missionary to the airport. According to my last companion who is still serving in the Belgium/Netherlands Mission, 2 of the missionaries have been discharged but are recovering from the shrapnel wounds received from the explosion. The 3rd missionary, a senior couple elder is still in the hospital and is in a medically induced coma. We pray for their speedy recovery as well as for those who were affected by the bombings in some way or another. 

We are not the ONLY ones that uses Social Media...

http://www.religionnews.com/2016/03/16/pope-francis-spread-message-instagram/

"Having already claimed the title of the world’s most influential leader on Twitter — with over 27 million followers across his nine accounts — Pope Francis has a new social media platform in his sights.

The Argentine pontiff will take to Instagram over the weekend, with images set to portray the main messages of his papacy. “Being close to anyone who’s suffering, for example. Tenderness, mercy and lots of joy,” said Greg Burke, a Vatican spokesman".(Rosie Scammell ) 

I thought President Monson is the most influential leader on Twitter.... OK.... I'm just kidding! I don't even use Twitter or Instagram or snap chat for that matter=P In all seriousness, this is a classic example of how impactful social media or online media have on the public sphere. No wonder our church has given greater emphasis to sharing the Gospel through Facebook or other online methods! Well... Guess I gotta post something now=D 

Politics and Drama

Seriously!!! The huge drama between Trump vs anyone else from the Republican side and Hillary vs Bernie from the Democratic side is probably History in the Making. I'm not from America.... I do have some sort of dislike on the topic of Politics.... BUT.... I can't help but be bombarded by the many arguments and information that is appearing on all forms of Media. WHICH.... surprisingly is giving me a bigger drive to know more about American Politics, specifically the debates and campaign that is going on weekly. I guess, politics for me is a dry topic, but when it is portrayed in such vivid conversations and creative ideas.... I'm really entertained!=D Well... I'm off to watch another video on the presidential debate! Go Mitt Romney!!! =P

Religious issues in Schools

Looking further into religious issues in schools and came across this video about the names of religious holidays not being included in the 2015 - 2016 school calendar.

Very interesting!