This week I have been studying liberation theology with sister Peggy here in El Salvador. Peggy is an amazing person and so inspiring! On Monday we had a day off so we all went to the beach and rode the waves. The waves were huge! I got caught in the under toe quite a few times. But it was really nice to have a break.
Also this week Erin and I have been working on our campaign for Student Body President and Vice President. It has been kind of frustrating for me because this is something that I really am passionate about and I have to campaign thousands of miles away. But I feel study abroad experiences is something that is important in the college experience. I feel like I have learned so much here, not only about the global community but also about myself.. so I just remind my self that when I am getting frustrated!
In class we have been learning about the history of liberation theology. Also as part of my class I am reading War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges. It is vary interesting. The author talks about how when we go to war our construct for whats right and wrong changes. The more I thought about it the more it made sense. When we are at war, our definition of what is moral changes, I mean we literally kill people and its ok. Its interesting to think about.