Independent Project Highlight: Is Beauty in the eye of the Beholder?

At Calvin Christian High School, sophomore Angela Balboa recently conducted a project about the standard of beauty. She was inspired by the attitude she saw in the media and among girls today about the subject. She said that she wanted to show them that what counted was what was beauty in “God’s eyes” and not what culture thought. She said that “society has distorted beauty”, and that what it considers to be beauty changes often.

Angela presented in front of the entire female student body and facilitated thoughtful conversation about body image, self-appreciation, and God's role in beauty today.

This is a good lesson can apply to boys also. Angela believes that today’s culture is very judgmental and idealized in several ways, and it can seem impossible to do everything the way it considers right. She reminds us that what matters is what God thinks of us, and that does not necessarily reflect the view of culture.

Thanks to Angela for starting the conversation!

- Rick Derfus