Posted: 4/27/2011 11:18:46 AM EDT
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Background: I'm taking a philosophy course, and one of the assignments is to interview someone who serves the community in some humanitarian capacity –– healthcare, social services, church service ministry, counseling, or missions. I don't really know anyone in those fields (yeah, I know), but I do know there are a few here. I'm curious to know if anyone would be willing to help out with this –– there are just three questions (listed below), all related to discovering how your personal philosophy connects to your service to the community.
If you would like to help, answer the questions, and if you want to be credited by name, PM me a note with that –– that's not required, this is a very informal assignment, no MLA or APA citation requirements or anything like that. Thanks! a. How is your idea of the meaning of life reflected or expressed in the service you perform or have performed? b. What specific beliefs (religious or non-religious) enter into the reasons why you desire to serve and help others? c. How does your personal ethical system inform or guide your community service work? |
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Quoted: Background: I'm taking a philosophy course, and one of the assignments is to interview someone who serves the community in some humanitarian capacity –– healthcare, social services, church service ministry, counseling, or missions. I don't really know anyone in those fields (yeah, I know), but I do know there are a few here. I'm curious to know if anyone would be willing to help out with this –– there are just three questions (listed below), all related to discovering how your personal philosophy connects to your service to the community. If you would like to help, answer the questions, and if you want to be credited by name, PM me a note with that –– that's not required, this is a very informal assignment, no MLA or APA citation requirements or anything like that. Thanks! a. How is your idea of the meaning of life reflected or expressed in the service you perform or have performed? b. What specific beliefs (religious or non-religious) enter into the reasons why you desire to serve and help others? c. How does your personal ethical system inform or guide your community service work? I was on the board of directors for a 501(c)3 for a while with a focus on training related to foster/adopted kids [not in the US]. And probably a lifelong pattern of volunteering/helping here and there. I'm coming at this from a Christian perspective, as I'm a Christian. a. I am my brother's keeper. The good samaritan. Etc. We're here to live a life that includes helping others and learning compassion. b. In general, I think that's the way Jesus wants it. And honestly, it usually makes me feel good to help someone. Meeting peoples' basic needs –– some people in this world live in amazing squalor. If you've traveled around the world much, you've seen it. Mind-boggling stuff compared to what we enjoy in this country. And I get as much as I give when I'm dealing with someone in a different life situation. I learned a long time ago that uneducated or poor doesn't mean stupid or unwise. Some people just have rough situations in life. "This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God and Father, to visit orphans and widows and to keep oneself unstained by the world." James 1:27 "Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity, which she continually did." Acts 9:36 c. If the work is compatible with personal ethics, go for it; if not, it's someone else opportunity. |
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Background: I'm taking a philosophy course, and one of the assignments is to interview someone who serves the community in some humanitarian capacity –– healthcare, social services, church service ministry, counseling, or missions. I don't really know anyone in those fields (yeah, I know), but I do know there are a few here. I'm curious to know if anyone would be willing to help out with this –– there are just three questions (listed below), all related to discovering how your personal philosophy connects to your service to the community. If you would like to help, answer the questions, and if you want to be credited by name, PM me a note with that –– that's not required, this is a very informal assignment, no MLA or APA citation requirements or anything like that. Thanks! a. How is your idea of the meaning of life reflected or expressed in the service you perform or have performed? b. What specific beliefs (religious or non-religious) enter into the reasons why you desire to serve and help others? c. How does your personal ethical system inform or guide your community service work? I was on the board of directors for a 501(c)3 for a while with a focus on training related to foster/adopted kids [not in the US]. And probably a lifelong pattern of volunteering/helping here and there. I'm coming at this from a Christian perspective, as I'm a Christian. a. I am my brother's keeper. The good samaritan. Etc. We're here to live a life that includes helping others and learning compassion. b. In general, I think that's the way Jesus wants it. And honestly, it usually makes me feel good to help someone. Meeting peoples' basic needs –– some people in this world live in amazing squalor. If you've traveled around the world much, you've seen it. Mind-boggling stuff compared to what we enjoy in this country. And I get as much as I give when I'm dealing with someone in a different life situation. I learned a long time ago that uneducated or poor doesn't mean stupid or unwise. Some people just have rough situations in life. "This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God and Father, to visit orphans and widows and to keep oneself unstained by the world." James 1:27
"Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity, which she continually did." Acts 9:36
c. If the work is compatible with personal ethics, go for it; if not, it's someone else opportunity. Awesome –– thank you very much! |