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Being Human. Watch Video:. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8IDoH_zoDU How does this story show what it means to be human?. Being Human. Humans are spiritual-material beings . We are bodies with souls. They are not separate from one another. Being Human means that :
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Watch Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8IDoH_zoDU • How does this story show what it means to be human?
Being Human Humans are spiritual-material beings. We are bodies with souls. They are not separate from one another.
Being Human means that: We can think - Although other animals demonstrate advanced levels of instinct, what can humans do (thoughts-wise) that animals cannot? We are free – Choosing to do right rather than wrong makes us free. How does this reflect why God created us? We can love – We can use our freedom to do good for others. To mistreat others is a misuse of freedom. We have a God-given body –Jesus became human and the Spirit lives in us.
Humans are related to others in a community. We live with ourselves as well as others, we need a healthy self-esteem to be completely comfortable with others.
Relating to others means that: • We need one another – It is God’s plan that we should not be alone (Genesis) and we live interdependently. • We have a history – We have inherited all the benefits (and mistakes, as well) of the human community. • We are images of God and stewards of the Earth – We are God’s own image in the world. By using our talents and sharing God’s work in Creation, we are being fully human.
Relating to others means that: • We are God’s prized Creation - We should treat everyone with equal dignity. No person is an object, they are a child of God. • We are good, but weakened by sin – We need to realize that we make mistakes, but that God forgives us and we can strive to do better.
What happens when we are isolated from others? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJvosb4UCLs Castaway Trailer What would you do….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHtgKIFoQfE Goodbye Wilson
Activity: • Name 5 ways you depend on others: • Name 5 ways others depend on you:
Journal #1 Being Human What does it mean to be Human? How do we differ from other beings in creation? How are we connected to God? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of being human.