Pilgrimages of Life

Over the past 8 weeks, I have learned a lot in VHS.  VHS was definitely information about many hot button topics such as sex, birth control, "the hookup culture," and sexuality in the media.  I enjoyed the many videos and articles on Busted Halo.  While discussing all these issues in class, I feel I clearly learned the Church's perspective on these issues.  I never felt as if the Church's perspective had to be my perspective.  I thought I was able to have my own opinions and express them clearly whether agreeing or disagreeing with the Church.  I thought it was very important that everyone had the opportunity to express their opinions on every matter we discussed.

I also learned a lot about relationships and dating.  Because I will be going to college next year and be faced with the "hookup culture" I think it is important I learned about true relationships in VHS.  Through the love story activity I learned that everyone had a different story and no story is better than the other.  The most important thing is finding someone you want to share everything with.  This is sometimes hard to come by and it might take some time to find the right person.  Lastly, I learned that is it important to accept who you are.  Everyone is different and just because you aren't considered the "norm" doesn't mean you aren't important and special in another way.