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Conclusion: **//What We Learned//**

After going on the trip to Chicago and discussing the articles and “Who Are We?” readings, all three of us agreed on the various things that we have learned so far in CORE 200. First, we discovered the importance of national identity. Even though it typically takes tragedies such as 9/11 or the bombing at Pearl Harbor to create American unity and identity, we should always try to come together as a nation through the good times and the bad ([|Click here] for Scripture reference). Additionally, we learned the importance of incorporating new immigrants into our nation and welcoming them with willingness and a desire help teach them how to adapt to our culture. According to an article in [|The New York Times], 11.1 million illegal immigrants came into the United States in 2009. Americans need to see that more and more people are entering our country, whether they come legally or not. It is our job to not only do what is right when encountering these people, but also showing them Christ’s love in any way we possibly can.

Although with immigration comes cultural changes, Americans still need to remember their roots and the foundational elements it was built upon and not conform to the pressure of other people or cultures to change. Even though America contains a mixture of races and ethnicities, we believe that American traditions and values should still be upheld and respected by all who wish to come to our great nation. We also learned that even though it would seem that America is predominantly a Christian nation, we are comprised of many, many different religions. Islam in particular was a religion that was discussed in “Jihad vs. McWorld,” which addressed the fact that while the world is being fragmented by race and ideology, it is being unified at the same time by economic and technological forces. These articles posed some thought-provoking questions that will perhaps only be answered as we continue to watch the world evolve day by day. In the meantime, we can learn and benefit from these authors and their works as they present various situations and scenarios that deserve to be considered and pondered. Without a doubt America is a great nation that is comprised by many wonderful and diverse people and cultures. America is not only a land that has provided a future and hope for millions, but it has also provided its citizens with opportunities to reach out and be exposed to numerous cultures, languages, religions, and races. So “who are we?” We are America. We are diverse. We are a land of great opportunity. We are free. We may not be a perfect nation, but we are a land that is without a doubt blessed by Christ Jesus and we should remember that on a daily basis and work to share our blessings and prosperities with other cultures within and outside of our great nation.



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