Journal Entry 1

Hubble Space Telescope:

Known as Hubble, this telescope was sent into Earth’s orbit in 1990. It is named after the asronomer Edwin Hubble. It is one of the largest and most versatile, and well known as both a vital research tool and a public relations boon for astronomy.

Hubble’s Involvement with Space Research:

Hubble is one of the most famous names when it comes to space research and astronomy because of his work in the following fields:

1. Redshift- redshift increases with distance
2. Discovery of the asteroid 1373 Cincinnati.
3. The universe goes beyond the Milky Way- there are more galaxies than the Milky Way.
4. Hubble’s Law-redshift in light coming from distant galaxies is proportional to their distance.

Hubble Space Telescope is currently orbiting the Earth in the upper atmosphere. If not re-boosted, the telescope will crash through the Earth atmosphere between 2010 and 2032.

Hubble’s Constant-Hubble’s Law- a statement in physical cosmology which states that the redshift in light coming from distant galaxies is proportional to their distance. It is considered the first observational basis for the expanding space paradigm and today serves as one of the most often cited pieces of evidence in support of the Big Bang.

 

Individual Task 4- The Dalai Lama

1.) Give a brief description of who the Dalai Lama is? (Include resources to support)

The Dalai Lama is a great Buddhist and Tibetan spiritual leader. He is fighting for Tibet’s freedom from China. He is the leader of the Guleg sect of Tibetan Buddhism. He has been living in exile in Dharamsala, India.    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalai_Lama

2.) Evaluate how the actions of the Dalai Lama in regard to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity.

The Dalai Lama said he would retire if the violence continued. This was because he and the Buddhist religion believe in nonviolence. This can be regarded as exemplary moral integrity because it shows that he is more concerned with the principles rather than his own self interest.

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Journal Entry 14

Beatitudes-Journal-14-Manikkam Iyer  -  I have completed the beatitudes worksheet on Microsoft word. Using the link you can get to my beatitudes worksheet.

Journal Entry 15

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?

Roger’s conscience will be telling him that he msut jump in the water to save that kid whatever its temperature or however good his clothes. At the back of his mind he knows that if something happens to that kid, including death, he will be responsible. All these feelings will be coming to him as he knows that saving the kid is a very easy job for him because he is a really good swimmer. He also knows that his clothes are less important than the kid’s life and that he will get new clothes if these clothes get ruined.

2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?

Jesus’ teachings will help us make an appropriate decision as his teachings tell you to think for others as you would think for yourself. If you would think so, you would obviously save the boy.  

Journal Entry 13

1. What does being in relationship with God require me to do?

It requires me pray to God. I will have to hold him in high esteem and with a high level of respect.

2. What does loving my neighbour as myself require me to do?

It requires me to understand that he is a person of equal stature as myself and has equal rights and respect as I do therefore I must treat him as I would treat myself.

Journal Entry 12

1. I, the Lord, am your God who brought you out of slavery. You shall not have other Gods except me.     C

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.                D

3. Remeber to keep holy the sabbath day.                             F

4. Honour your father & your mother.          H

5. You shall not kill.          J

6. You shall not commit adultery.                B

7. You shall not steal.                      A

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.                 I

9. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife (spouse).                    G

10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbour.         E