Academy Chaplain Dismissed Over Same Sex Wedding

Please read the following post from Spectrum Magazine -- a liberal and independent Adventist publication not directly affiliated with the Adventist Church.  After reading, share your thoughts on the blog, and come prepared to discuss this issue in class.  Remember, we want to create a SAFE environment for these types of discussions.  Please be kind and respectful, but don't be afraid to voice your opinion, no matter how strongly you feel others may disagree.  Again, remember to be kind.


http://spectrummagazine.org/blog/2013/12/10/highland-view-academy-chaplain-dismissed-over-same-sex-wedding

MLA PPT

Sabbath to Sunday Book Link

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendsofsabbath.org%2FFurther_Research%2FBacchiocchis%2520Research%2FFrom%2520Sabbath%2520to%2520Sunday.pdf&ei=OrtKUpzwJMibygHj64GACw&usg=AFQjCNHOcAVEpVLD12yxpVrAf-aS_b0tVQ&sig2=fQ9WXxxnVg29t6o_5148FA&bvm=bv.53371865,d.aWc

Richard Dawkins on Religion

Watch this interview with Richard Dawkins, a major atheistic scientist from England.  Here how he thinks about religion and religious people.

The interview is in three parts.  Please avoid other episodes, as they will include some VERY vulgar language that will be uncensored.  I just have no other way to show this video.  : /

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-september-24-2013/exclusive---richard-dawkins-extended-interview-pt--1

Syria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMtczLMjmaU

Watch the video, post a comment.

http://demographics.coopercenter.org/DotMap/index.html

Check out this link.  Explore the map.  If you hit the "Add Map Labels" button, it will make a lot more sense.

Please explore the map, pick a location (it can be anywhere large or small) and respond to these questions:

1. What do you notice about the color patterns, and what broad conclusions do you draw from this information?


2. What events or circumstances do you think has caused or contributed to this situation?


3. Is this a problem?  Should/can anything be done about this?  Why or why not?



One sentence answers are not acceptable. 

Here is the story.  We will be doing the questions in class tomorrow, so don't worry about answering them now.
http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf

Another link if the first one doesn't work.
http://fullreads.com/literature/the-lottery/

http://fiction.eserver.org/short/the_most_dangerous_game.html

Here it is.  Sorry I am late putting it up.  Do your best to finish reading it by class tomorrow.

Is there such a thing as historical guilt? What responsibilities do we hold in dealing with the mistakes of the past?  How long does this last?  What do you think should be done in this situation?

http://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey.html

Gun Control Debate

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and other shootings like it, the debate about guns and violence in American culture has become very serious.  Check out some of these videos, and tell me what you think.  Who is right?  What should be done?

Video 1: A gun control debate on Fox News's Sean Hannity Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVQ24g3irZQ

Video 2: Debate on ABC's This Week show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bY9rnBuaT4

Video 3: A gun owner explaining how an assault weapons ban would effect him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDglpt8hpyg

Video 4: A gun owner making a pro gun argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQiVBvy0m0&list=UU193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ&index=2

Video 5:  Pierce Morgan arguing against a gun supporter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3FzksnVQ0I


Second Ammendment

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."