Nov 30, Thu - Unlocking the Mysteries of Life Film

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal:

- So far you have heard several scientific arguments for a designer being behind the universe.

- - Consider the answers to questions 13-23 for our film worksheet (pages 10-11)

- - Consider the answers to page 9’s work, “Objections and Answers to Design Theory” & “Which Came First” 

- Answer these questions: 

- - 1) Which of these arguments do you find most convincing?  Explain why. 

- - 2) Which of these arguments do you find least convincing?  Explain why. 

- - 3) What are other arguments that you have heard?

- - 4) What are questions do you still have about Design Theory? 

Today continued working through this. 

Video: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life: Study Packet, Pages 10-11
- Students took notes as we continue this video. 

Nov 29, Wed - Objections and Answers to Design Theory

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal:
- Go to page 9 of your Study Packet
- - Do these two sections, following their instructions
- - - “Objections and Answers to Design Theory”
- - - - Try to correctly match the objections (left) to a possible Design Theory answer (right)
- - - - Circle/highlight the key words in each box that show why you think they match
- - - “Which Came First?”
- All done?
- - Catch up with any notes from the Process Grid (pg 2)
- - Make sure page 5 is complete
- - Study for Friday’s quiz (page 4)
We talked through this & then continued on our video

Video: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life: Study Packet, Pages 10-11

- Students took notes as we continue this video. 

Nov 28, Tue - Unlocking the Mysteries of Life Film

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology

Journal 5-2:
- 1) Which of these 4 pictures show evidence of design?
- - Pictures included Mt. Rushmore, cliff, writing on the sand, ripples on the sand.
- 2) Explain how you know this.
- 3) If you found a watch on the ground while hiking, why would you not assume it was the product of evolution over millions of years?

General Notes on Intelligent Design: Study Packet, Page 2

- The theology view that goes with this is: Christianity
- Recognizes that scientists…
- - Have never made life from non-living things
- - Are sometimes wrong in their theories!
- - Should consider every possible cause to explain something…
- - - Never ruling out possibilities (e.g. intelligent design) due to their theological or philosophical views

The Progression of “Evolution”: Or, “change” that led to developing life
- Cosmic Evolution: Original nothingness becoming something with our laws of science (by the Big Bang making hydrogen)
- Chemical Evolution: The higher elements are formed
- Planetary Evolution: The stars & planets are formed from the movement of these elements through space.
- Organic Evolution: This is where biological evolution begins; life begins from non-living things
- Macroevolution: Different forms of life begin to occur when genetic mutations and natural selection are at work with plants and animals
- Microevolution: Different forms of each category of living thing is formed
- - This last one is the observable & prove-able type!

The Pantheist View: Study Packet, Page 2
- There is much diversity in this view and we aren’t really focusing on it for this unit. Here are a few notes for you:
- Most historical pantheists believed…
- - The universe is infinite
- - It had its origins in some sort of early chaos
- - From which, in an unknown way, everything came.
- Some modern ones have also followed Darwinism 

General Notes on Intelligent Design: Study Packet, Page 2
- The theology view that goes with this is: Christianity
- - Recognizes that scientists…
- - Have never made life from non-living things
- - Are sometimes wrong in their theories!
- - Should consider every possible cause to explain something…
- - - Never ruling out possibilities (e.g. intelligent design) due to their theological or philosophical views

Video: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life: Study Packet, Pages 10-11

- Answer each question as we watch this movie

- The answers appear in order. 

- - If you miss one, don’t stress out—

- - Just go to the next question

Nov 27, Mon - Quiz 5a Preparation

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Study Packet, Page 5
- Work on “Studying Jeremiah 10:11-16” (page 5)
- - Follow the instructions on top to read the verses & answer the questions below.
- Done early? Work on…
- - Page 4, Study for Friday’s quiz
- - Pages 6-7, “Studying the Bible’s Story of Creation”
- - Page 8-9a, “A Reflection on Biblical Accounts of God as our Maker”
- - Page 13, Answer these questions based on your Student Workbook
- - Page 14, Answer these questions based on the Creation & Evolution poster in the back of the room
- - Page 15, Review the notes on these Great Christian Scientists

Quiz 5a Preparation:
- Your Verses: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15
- - Idols: An object meant to represent a god
- - Delusion: An insulting, foolish, & incorrect copy of something
- - Perish: To be destroyed
- Your Questions: Based upon class discussion & your personal reflection of these verses, use complete sentences & your own words to specifically answer:
- - 1) What qualities did God use when he made the world?  Explain what it meant for Him to use these. 
- Power:
- - This emphasizes that God has the strength & ability to actually make the word
- - God was able to create the entire universe with all of its matter and energy/power
- Wisdom & Understanding: (I consider these to be the same for the purpose of this question)
- - God knew how to best use His creative skills
- - God ‘cleverly discerned’ the best choices to make in putting the world & universe together.
- - 2) Explain why these verses say such tough things about us when we try to make substitutions for the real God. 
- The verses say that people who worship idols are “stupid and without knowledge” (v14)
- - This means that they lack good sense, wisdom, understanding, & discernment (especially in spiritual things)
- Why do you think it says this? Here are some biblical ideas that answer this question...
- - Our ‘substitutions for God’ are not real!
- - - In the end they will be destroyed.
- - - They have no real life or power in them!
- - - Trusting in these things is foolish…they can’t actually help us!
- - If God actually is the all-powerful Creator of all!  
- - - He has revealed Himself & He offers us a relationship
- - - He promises to be with us & help us through life
- - - He actually has the power to make a difference now and in our life to come!
- - - See v16 for the emphasis on how God offers us a relationship.

Nov 16, Thu - General Biology Notes

Next Quiz/Test: There is no quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology

Journal: Study Packet, Pages 6-8

- Finish pages 6-7 

- Then work on page 8-9.1

Key Reminders: We went over some key reminders from above & then did the notes below. 

General Notes on Biology: Study Packet, Page 2

- Biogenesis: The observation that life can only come from pre-existing life 

- Microevolution: The observation that small genetic changes occur for animals within a species 

- - Scientists can reproduce this through experimentation  

- Natural Selection: The observation that small genetic changes of an organism can give it an advantage to survive

Nov 17, Fri - Expressing Thankfulness

Next Quiz/Test: There is no quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: None given, we did devotions and then got into the project below.

Expressing Thankfulness: Using the paper on your table, write 3+ “Thank You!” notes:
- Who you write to:
- - 2 should be for teachers (or other workers) at this school.
- - 1 of them should be for someone in your family
- What you include:
- - Be specific about what you are thankful for about that person (who they are, what they do, etc…)
- - Put name at the top (e.g. “Dear/To/etc. Mrs. Arionus”)
- - Put your name at the bottom (e.g. “Sincerely/Gratefully/From/etc., Matteo Lastname”)
- - Are you artsy?  Add a fun & related picture to it!
- What to do when you’re done
- - Put the letters for teachers/workers on the metal tin below
- - Mr. Ellis will drop it off in their mail box today.
- - - Deliver the letters you wrote for home this week!
- - Do you have more time? Write some more! :-)

Nov 15, Wed - The Uncertainty of Certain Science

Next Quiz/Test: There is no quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: Devotion Outline Form: Rough Draft (green)

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Open your Study Packet to page 12
- Read…
- - The instruction line
- - The introduction paragraph
- - The nine numbered paragraphs
- - - Put 8-O next to the one you find most surprising
- - - Put :-| next to the one you find most weird
- Then answer questions 1-4.

Can Science be Wrong? We discussed the journal with these questions
- Throughout history… how often do you think humanity has believed untrue scientific claims? Do we now?
- Why do you think people are so willing to trust what scientists say as fact?
- - Is there any way to test it ourselves?
- Are you willing to accept that some scientific theories that everyone today believes could actually be wrong?

Assumptions & Presuppositions: When Studying the Origin of Life

- Science is the study of the world through observation, experiments, & hypothesis.

- Many scientific assumptions about the ancient world are made: 

- - Assumption: Something you think is true without really testing/knowing it

- - - Why are assumptions made for ‘origins biology’? 

- - - - We were not there to observe or experiment! 

- - - What is the ‘danger’ in assuming things?

- - - - We could be wrong & there is no way to test it, except by testing it to other assumptions that could also be wrong!

- Many ideological presuppositions are made: p2,6,7

- - Presupposition: An idea you assume to be true before you even look at the evidence to make a decision. 

- - - Why are presuppositions made? 

- - - - Usually these are unconsciously made based  upon your worldview.

- - - What is the ‘danger’ in presupposing things?

- - - - You will often misinterpret the evidence to match your pre-ideas.

Nov 14, Tue - Introducing Unit 5: Biology

Next Quiz/Test: There is not quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: Unit 5 Study Packet (white)

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal 5-1: Study Packet, Page 19
- Pick up your “Unit 5 Study Packet”
- - Write your name on the top, in the white area
- Read the questions below & then number & write your answers to them on page 19 for “Journal 5-1”
- - 1) Where do you think that the life on earth came from?
- - 2) Why do you believe this?
- - 3) Explain one or more other views that you know people have on how life on earth began.
- - 4) Do you think that how we answer this question really effects how we live our daily life?  Explain.

An Introduction to Origins Biology: Study Packet, Page 2

- Biology: The study of living things & their origins

- - Origin: The beginning (or start) of something

- - Our Focus: What is the origin of life? 

- Two Key Views on the Origin of Life: 

- - Darwinism: The theory that life evolved to its current complexity through natural selection & microevolution

- - - Life: This includes both animals and plants

- - - Evolves: To gradually develop 

- - Design Theory: The theory an intelligent cause is the best explanation of life (animals & plants)

Genesis 1 & 2: After this students had time to work on Study Packet, Pages 6 & 7.

Nov 13, Mon - Book Report Sharing

Next Quiz/Test: There is not quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due TODAY (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal:
- Prepare to Share!
- - Take out your letter/project, set it in front of you
- - Take out a pen to sign your name with
- Sharing Instructions—
- - Share your project with at least 3 other students
- - Read or inspect other projects: Write 1 sentence of something kind & respectful about their project
- - - For letters: Sign the bottom of the front page (side, or top = okay)
- - - For Art: Sign wherever they say/show
- - When your project has 3 or more signatures, turn it in to the front of the room beneath these words

This, and devotion presentations, was the focus of today's class. 

Nov 9, Thu - Unit 4 Test

Next Quiz/Test: Today was your Unit 4 Test
- See RenWeb for your next quiz

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their test.

Nov 8, Wed - Unit 4 Review

Next Quiz/Test: Thursday is your Unit 4 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: We had the binder check & then got right into our review game.

Unit 4 Review: We had different difficulties of answers.
Simple:
1. How do ethics and freedom relate? Give an example. 
Good ethics lead us to freedom (E.g. they free us from bondage/slavery to sinful habits, addictions, prison sentences, etc…)
2. In Jeremiah 17:9, God describes our heart—what does He say that they are? 
Deceitful (full of lies) & wicked (desperately sick with evil)
3. Knowing that God loves us, His commandments are good for us and will… 
Protect us from harm
4. To God & therefore, in Christian ethics, being good is more important than this. 
Doing good
5. What are the two major Christian cover principles? 
Love God & Love others
6. What does ethics study? 
Why & how we make moral choices
7. Which theology groups base their ethics on personal or group preferences? 
Atheism & Pantheism
8. What must every decision & action from genuine Christian ethics be an expression of? 
God's love

Average:
1. According to this unit, for what ‘areas’ did God make laws? 
For the natural & moral worlds
2. How did Jesus demonstrate that our inner attitude (heart) is where morals begin? 
(Hatred = Murder) or (Lust = Adultery)
3. How is it possible for us to learn the ethical choice in any situation from the Bible? 
1) The Bible teaches enough primary values &basic rules that can be applied to any situation.
2) You can use the cover principles (e.g. Love God, Love others) & apply them to any situation.
4. What are the three reasons that ethics are important to Christians? 
They are good for us, they are good for others (our neighbor), & they please God+
5. What does a Christian study to learn ethical laws? 
God's character/nature
6. What ethical view & corresponding philosophical view do Christians hold? 
Moral absolute & absolute truths
7. What ethical view & corresponding philosophical view do atheists & pantheists usually believe? 
Moral relativity & relative truths
8. The belief that truth is complete, total, unlimited, & free from any imperfection—what do you call this philosophical view? 
Absolute Truths
9. If someone is living in a biblically ethical way, what two things should we treat others with that come along with love?
Righteousness & Justice
10. The belief that truth is dependent on another thing (e.g. different people, the situation, the culture, etc…)—what do you call this philosophical view? 
Relative Truth
11. According to Romans 2:14-16, where did God write His law? 
On our hearts/conscience
12. Through things like the 10 Commandments, we can see that God is concerned about our outward actions, but what other key thing is He concerned about? 
Our inward attitudes (outward actions = doing good & inward attitudes = being good)

Dangerous:
1. What are the 10 Commandments?  List them in order. 
See Exodus 20 for the answer (this is an extra question, it doesn’t appear on your test)
2. What are the problems with moral relativism? Give an example that demonstrates one of these things. 
- 1) Our thoughts & feelings often change & are wrong
- 2) Everyone can come to a different idea, but ultimate ethics for a group will be decided by whoever is most powerful
3. Explain the difference between a “Situational Rule” and “Situational Ethics.” Give an example of a situational rule that is not a Biblical rule.
- Situation Ethics: That is another way of talking about Moral Relativism (the idea that morals/ethics can change based on the situation.
- Situational Rule: A very detailed instruction on how to live out a cover principle in a specific situation (E.g. “When taking a test, your bag must be fully closed.”)
4. What is an Area Principle? Give a unique example that is not related to a Biblical rule. 
Ethical statements with a narrower focus, making cover principles more practical & applicable. (Biblical example: “Do not steal”)
5. According to this unit, why is it important to build moral character & attitudes?
So that you can actually be morally/ethically good
6. What is a Cover Principle? Give a unique example that is not related to a Biblical rule.
Ethical statements with a broad & general focus, applying to all situations. (Biblical example: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you)
7. If you believe in Moral Absolutes, what do you believe about moral standards? 
They are real in all situations, for all people, & at all times.
8. Describe the view of Moral Relativism. Give an example that demonstrates it. 
This is the belief that moral rules can change depending upon the society, individual, or situation.

Here is your Unit 4 Process Grid:

Nov 7, Tue - Quiz 4b

Next Quiz/Test: Monday is Quiz 4b: Learn to Discern

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their quiz.

Afterwards students finished all study packet pages

Nov 6, Mon - Studying the 10 Commandments

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.
- Friday is your Unit 4 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: Finish Study Packet pages 7-11

Knowing & Living the 10 Commandments: 

- We had a discussion based on questions found on page 7-8

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 1 & 3

How do we know the ethical choice for any possible situation? (Short Answer 3)

- Look at the Bible’s Cover Principles, Area Principles, & Related stories as examples

- - Example? 

- With this, the Bible gives us enough: Specific values, Guidelines, Commands, Laws, & Case-studies that we can know the right decision for any possible situation

- - Example?

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3

Other Bible verses related to ethics: 

- Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28 (NIV), “21 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell… 27 You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” 

- - Jesus demonstrates that…

- - - Hatred is equal to murder and that 

- - - Lust is equal to adultery 

- - - Because the inner attitude is the same (the foundation for ‘doing good’ is…)

- Jeremiah 17:9-10, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”” (NIV)

- - We don't ultimately trust ‘our heart’ for ethics because sin has made our hearts a desperately sick & deceitful thing—

- - - Therefore, we trust what God says! 

- Romans 2:14-16, “14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.” (NIV)

- - God wrote His law on the hearts & conscience of every human!

Here is your unit's Process Grid:

Nov 3, Fri - Biblical Love

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal:
- - Finish page 6 of your Study Packet: “Biblical Love”
- - Next: Work on Study Packet pages 6-9 & 11
- - All done? Work on your Book Report (e.g. read your book)

Biblical Love: We had a discussion based on the verses & questions found on page 6

Nov 2, Thu - Christian Ethics

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: Devotion 1 Presentation Schedule

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-6: Study packet, Page 16
- Why is it important to have good ethics? How do you think a Christian could answer this question?
- Provide as many details as you can, use at least 5 sentences

Christian Worldview Connections & Responses: Study Packet, Page 3
- God has made laws for both the physical & moral worlds

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3

Where do ethics come from? 

- “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” - Matthew 5:48 (NIV)

- “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”” - 1 Peter 1:14–16 (NIV)

- We discover ethical laws by learning about God’s character

- - Ethical laws reflect God’s character

- Example: 

- - Since God is eternal & immutable, ethical standards are also absolute (they are unchanging for all time)

- - What are some other examples? 

- - - God’s view on life?

- - - God’s view on justice?

What Unites Christian Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3
What is the uniting idea behind all Christian ethics?
- Every decision or action of true Christian ethics will come from the love of God
- - Jesus explained the two Christian “Cover Principles" that show this:
- - - Love God with your all (heart, mind, soul, strength)
- - - - See Deut. 6:5, Mt. 22:36-40, Mk. 12:30-31, & Lk. 10:27
- - - Love your neighbor as yourself
- - - - Also see Leviticus 19:18, Romans 13:10, & James 2:8
- - If we do this, we will always demonstrate righteousness & justice to others.

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3

What is the foundation of ‘Doing Good?’

- ’Many think about ethics as ‘doing good’—but… 

- - But before we can really ‘do good,’ we must.. what? 

- - - ‘Be good’! Why? 

- To be morally good (ethical)—

- - We must build moral character & attitudes.  

- Therefore, ‘Being good’ is MUCH more important ‘doing good’! 

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 1 & 3

Why is it important to have good ethics?  3 Key Reasons:
- 1) They are good for you
- - God loves us & knows what is good & best for us
- - - Therefore, ethical laws will protect us from harm
- - Ethics guide us to the healthiest freedom for…
- - - Ourselves & others (Examples?)
- - They free individuals & communities away from…
- - - Bondage (Examples?)
- - - Sinful habits, fear, & much else!
- 2) They are good for others (your ‘neighbor’)
- - E.g. freedom, safety, security, etc…
- 3) They please God
- As a Short Answer 1, write an example that demonstrates each

Nov 1, Wed - Your Truth, My Truth, Whose Truth? (Day 2)

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-5: Study Packet, Page 13
- "We need not only [ethical] principles and rules to guide us, but also the capacity [ability/power] and inclination [desire], the personal attributes [character] and skills to understand and carry out said directives [rules]." (David W. Gill , Ph.D.)
- - What do you think this quote is trying to say?  In 4+ sentences, write down what you understand this to be saying.  Give an example to help.
- All done?
- - Work on your Book Report (e.g. read your book)
- - Work on Study Packet pages 6-9 & 11

Video: Your Truth, My Truth, Whose Truth?
- We finished this video & then discussed question 29 & the quote from the journal in more detail.