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Are We Good?

Unit 1: Theme 3. Are We Good?. Good-o-meter What is the moral of the video? Discuss whether or not humanity is essentially good or essentially evil. Another Definition of Good*. Anything contributing to the full realization of human potential and the proper development of the person.

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Are We Good?

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  1. Unit 1: Theme 3 Are We Good? • Good-o-meter • What is the moral of the video? • Discuss whether or not humanity is essentially good or essentially evil

  2. Another Definition of Good* • Anything contributing to the full realization of human potential and the proper development of the person • Anything that makes us better human beings • With a partner, list 5 “good” things according to this definition

  3. Evil then is…* • Anything that frustrates or acts against this proper growth and development • Anything that is dehumanizing or prevents us from becoming who God wants us to be • Again with your partner write down • 5 “evil” things you can think • of according to this definition

  4. 2 Kinds of Evil Physical Evil Moral Evil • Evil that is outside human control • Evil brought on by the free, unjustified actions of other humans • Examples • Violence • Greed • Murder • Torture • Examples • Natural disasters • Disease • Accidents

  5. The Problem of Evil If God knows of our suffering and is able to stop it what reasons could there be for letting people experience both physical and moral evil? • Discuss

  6. By Tempest Torn Where is God when tragedy strikes? What aspect of the story spoke to you or stuck with you? God is with the victim – helping them to cope God is with the rescuers – helping them do their job The man in the story did not blame God.

  7. 6. What does it say about God and God’s faithfulness to us? God is always there for you, especially in times of need.

  8. 7. Is there any trace of God in the story? • Rainbow • Congregation • Cross • Helpful people

  9. 8.What do you think of the response to the tragedy? What response would you give in similar circumstances?

  10. Tragedy in Taber What is the role forgiveness plays in overcoming evil? “The only way for evil to thrive is for good people to do nothing.”

  11. 9.What is your reaction to Rev. Lang’s act of forgiveness?

  12. 10. How can our anger towards others and refusal to forgive ‘imprison’ us? The anger builds up inside and turns you bitter until you can let it out. Imprisoning your personality

  13. 11. Do you think Rev. Lang may have been tempted to blame God? Why or Why not?

  14. 12 a) What do you think Rev. Lang means by, “I used to pray and ask the Lord to give me strength. My prayer is now that Jesus will be my strength”? • He was a weak person and he needed Jesus’ help to be strong

  15. b) What is the difference? • Asking for strength is asking for power, but asking for Jesus to be your strength is giving up power and asking Jesus to help.

  16. Review of Unit One • You Are Never Alone • On the sticky note write down3 concepts that you have learned in Unit 1 • After the video clip place them on the white board.

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