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This past week in Truth in Society we wrapped up working on the Rwandan genocide, and split into our three separate courses. I was very excited for this as I was eager to dig in to the point of each subject, however, after my first Religious Studies class I realised that this wasn’t going to be as wonderful as I had anticipated. I feel this way not because of the work load or such things, but because I am now realizing how hard it is to listen to other’s bash your beliefs and not snap back with a rebuttal. Although, I will admit that it is very intriguing to hear all the different beliefs people in the class have. Along with this theme came what I learnt this week; if you can dish it make sure you can handle it. By this I mean that it is completely acceptable and expected that not all of us in the class will have the same beliefs, and it’s okay to talk about what we feel is wrong with others views. But, if you are going to talk about what you feel is wrong with others beliefs ... be able to take it also!! Upon thinking more about how that class stirred up my emotions, I am now really excited to talk some more about such things, as frustrated as I was I am learning to have an open mind, what I was hoping for all along : )