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My Identity And Identity

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Religion, education, being made in God’s image, circumstances of birth, freedom, fear, and care for others form my identity and the identities of those in the Old Testament. I, like the patriarchs, identify myself by these standards and uphold them even during a challenge because these markers establish who I am as a person and the fundamental principle of my being. By staying true to these markers, I represent my passions while not breaking under the pressure of society. Religion and education are my core identity markers. By educating myself, I know that I will be independent and successful. Also, without my religion, I would feel confused about my purpose. These markers originate from my family where education and religion are valued. Religion and education are core aspects of my personality that I stand strong on in front of others. According to Genesis, human’s are Godlike rulers and need companionship on Earth; these identifiers are also a part of my identity. I am made in God’s image (Gen 1:26-27). To me, this means that I’m superior to God’s other creations and have the same characteristics of God, such as the determination and creativity outlined in the narrative. Along with being superior, I think human companionship is a necessary part of my identity. Because man shouldn’t be alone and doesn’t find a helper among the animals, it shows that human interaction is essential (2:18, 20). I am made in God’s image and rely on friendship as core parts of my identity.

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