The Unexpected

My ideal university would involve fewer course requirements per semester so that the work load wouldn't be as demanding and so that each student could really focus on those particular subjects and succeed at them. It would also give students more one on one with their teachers and actually get to know them. I feel like the more time you had with teachers the more comfortable one would be with coming to them for help which could significantly improve their grades. Additionally it would be nice if only classes that dealt with your major were required and if the classes population was decreased. I also would like it if no classes started before 10 and ended past 9. It would allow your brain and body to function properly and actually be mentally prepared for class. 

My ideal day involving a university would be to wake up and have room service that delivered breakfast first of all. Then it would be to walk right outside and have your car parked out there so you don't have to walk or fight to find a parking spot. Next it would be to walk into class and have the teacher greet you by your first name. My ideal day would also involve us as the students getting involved with one another and becoming familiar and comfortable with talking and working together. It would also be to have fun in class learning material that actually contributes to your major. Then after class was over it would be to have a nice break and go get something to eat and socialize for a bit before the next class. 

Jesus Is My Homeboy

I felt like they were mocking. The pictures and they way in which the first t-shirt dressed Jesus as a gangster didn't look to me like just a way to express one's religious beliefs. I felt the second one was mocking as well, and yes, i did see them as a parody. I have a religious background and still as of today religion plays a big role in my life. Therefore having this experience i feel like i see these images differently and offensive. My faith is important to me and its something i cherish so to see things that even lean toward degrading it i get offensive. So i can definitely see why those that are religious would be offended by these t-shirts and images.
T-shirts without the pictures might would lessen the effect but i would still find the slogans offensive. Depending on who was wearing them and their reason for wearing them would also have an effect on how i would view them.
In his article Paul Mitchell mentions the fact that Christians find these slogans and images offensive but farther down in the article he says, "Sadly, I even know Christians who wear them." This statement is a complete contradiction to what he is arguing. If he wanted to fully support his stance then why would he include that statement. It only serves to weaken his argument.
Both of these T-shirts use their overall design in a mocking nature of the actual message. Both shirts read "Jesus is my Homeboy." The first shirt creates Jesus in the light of being an equal to the one wearing the shirt by putting him in regular clothes and by having him holding up a peace sign. Jesus is seen to be something that is revered or at least he should be. Even those who are not religious or believe in Jesus should have enough respect of the religion to not be so condescending. The second shirt, although it does so Jesus is a more religious light by having the halo around his head, is sending a mocking message by having this great religious figurine and then such a laid back slogan as to call him their "homeboy." Even if the wearer of the shirt(s) may not find them offensive I think anyone who understands who Jesus truly is or who those who believe in him believe he is , they would find the wording and the symbolism used in the t-shirt as offensive.