TO ALL STUDENTS -- CHANGES IN ANNOUNCED PLANS -- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: 1. DUE TO A LACK OF RESPONSE, GETTYSBURG TRIP WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A DIFFERENT TIME...I KNOW THIS IS A BUSY TIME OF YEAR, SO WE WILL TRY TO DO SOMETHING AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR 2. THERE WILL BE NO QUIZ ON NOV 30 -- QUIZ WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR DEC. 14. 3. MIDTERM WILL BE GIVEN ON FIRST CLASS AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK. MIDTERM WILL BE 80 QUESTIONS AND TWO ESSAY QUESTIONS. STUDY GUIDE WILL BE PROVIDED. 4. PROJECTS ARE STILL DUE ON DEC 14. 5. ORAL PRESENTATIONS ON NEW BOOK, "A CONVERSATION WITH C.S. LEWIS" WILL BEGIN IN MID JANUARY. PLEASE PURCHASE BOOK AND BEGIN READING. 6. IMPORTANT!! PLEASE COMPLETE ALL HOMEWORK BELOW (ONE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN ADDED FOR THIS WEEK - PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND COMPLETE) AND CATCH UP ON ANY HW YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN -- THERE ARE ASSIGNMENTS STILL OUTSTANDING FOR SOME AND POINTS TO BE GOTTEN -- ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXTRA CREDIT POINTS. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU HAVE OUTSTANDING ASSIGNMENTS, PLEASE E-MAIL ME AND I WILL BE GLAD TO LET YOU KNOW. 7. HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING.
Fact to consider...The shift from a Christian/Reformation worldview to a Humanist one began to occur in Germany, the home of reformer Martin Luther, with the higher criticism of the authority of Scripture and the questioning of absolute truth beginning in the 1850's... Then, after eight decades, roughly 85 years, of economic,political, social, religious, and military upheaval, the German people WILLINGLY CHOSE to give away the 400 years of religious and political freedoms they had enjoyed for the absolute power and authority of Adolf Hitler. When did the same shift in worldviews begin in earnest in the United States?...Our next lesson will reveal the answer...
Read Chapter 10, the last chapter of "A Christian Manifesto" and answer the following questions
1. What does Schaeffer say has been used as a tool to force the false secular humanist worldview and it's results on everyone? _________________________
2 -8 List the seven key points Schaeffer notes to summarize his manifesto.
9. Schaeffer says it is the responsibility of those holding the Christian worldview to show _____________________________________________________________
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10. The manifesto ends with two separate Bible passages from Isaiah 59:12-16 and Revelation 3:2. Read the passages carefully and write a brief explanation, stating why you feel Schaeffer chose these passages to end his book.
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Read the article on the link below from the Barna Research Group - this is a VERY interesting look at current worldviews in America, especially among those who claim to be Christian. This article will probably anger or upset you with it's findings, but I believe all believers today must know the impact that the humanist worldview has had on our nation and the church and how much needs to be done to turn our churches and nation back to a Biblical worldview. Write a summary of the article, telling me the three statistics or facts that impacted you the most and why. The Barna site has many excellent articles - read and write a brief summary on as many as you want - extra credit will be given for any additional articles at any time moving forward.
http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/21-transformation/252-barna-survey-examines-changes-in-worldview-among-christians-over-the-past-13-years
Go to link below and read the article "Without God There is No Law" Write a brief summary of the article, expessing what you thin are the three main points the writer is trying to get across. After reading the article, are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the Christian worldview in America?
http://www.americanvision.org/article/without-god-there-is-no-law/
Read the following essay at the link below about earthly and spiritual high ground. Do you think the author's comparison is a valid one? Why or Why not?
http://neumyshare.blogspot.com/2009/10/holding-high-ground.html
NOTE: I ADDED THIS ASSIGNMENT ON 11/23 - PLEASE COMPLETE AND TURN IN NEXT WEEK
Go to site below and read the recent major decisions of the Supreme Court on vital issues. Notice how many votes are 5-4 decisions. Read each decision and write down the case and whether you agree with the majority position and why or why not. We will discuss these cases in class and dig into the legal reasoning and worldview connections...
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/Ftrials/conlaw/landmarkvotes.html
Continue working on your projects due 12/14. From books, newspapers, magazines, websites, or other sources, choose 10 articles that relate to worldview, religion, freedom, government, social issues, rights, etc...The articles can be about current issues (abortion, religious freedom, gun control, capital punishment, right to bear arms, same-sex marriage, victim's rights, national security, law enforcement, etc) or about historical issues/events (founding of the nation, civil rights issues in the civil war or WW II, slavery, segregation and discrimination, Scopes Trial, public education, etc) After reading ten articles, write a 3+ page paper explaining the content of each article, how it relates to the issues of government/law and worldview, and what your personal opinions are on the topic. Be SURE to back up your personal opinions with facts that support your belief. IF YOU"D LIKE TO PICK ONE TOPIC AND DO THE ENTIRE PAPER ON IT OR ANY NUMBER OF TOPICS BETWEEN 1 AND 10, THAT IS OK AS LONG AS YOU STILL HAVE TEN DIFFERENT ARTICLES OR SOURCES TOTAL IN YOUR BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Include a cover page and bibliography (not included in the 3+ pages)
EXTRA CREDIT on Upcoming Terrorist Trials
Go to the c-span link below and click on "Fmr. Atty. Gen. Michael Mukasey Remarks at Federalist Society Lawyers Convention". Watch the video and write a brief summary of the comments and opinions of Mr. Mukasey. Why do you think this is such an important issue and what points do you put forth to support your opinion. You may use any notes or thoughts you have from class on 11/16 as we will have discussed this issue then as well.
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?MediaId=HP-A-25694
The following link shows a Senate hearing today involving Attorney General Eric Holder answering questions regarding the decision to try 9-11 terrorists in civilian couts in NY - very interesting, particularly the last 25 minutes or so. Watch and write a brief summary for extra credit
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2009/11/18/HP/R/26128/Atty+General+Holder+Responds+to+Critics+on+Guantanamo+Bay.aspx
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