World Cultures Blog Question #7

1 Timothy 2:9 "Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire."

Deuteronomy 22:5 “A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God."

1 Peter 3:3 "Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear."

Does time change the meaning or application of Scripture?

What is God "getting at" with these verses?

U.S. History Blog Question #7

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorius triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -Theodore Roosevelt

"The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain." -Aristotle

Is there anything wrong with avoiding pain?

World Cultures Question #6

Answer the following questions...

What is the "prosperity gospel"? (use the internet to find the answer)

What do your parents think of the "prosperity gospel"?

Is there any truth to it?

U.S. History Question #6

Talk to one of your parents about the following questions and record their answer and your answer...

If God truly is a God of love and our main goal in life is to "glorify God and enjoy him forever", then why is there so much tragedy and suffering in this world?

What, if any, are the benefits of suffering?

World Cultures Question #5

In Matthew 5:44 Jesus says, "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."

Discuss with your parents the following questions...

In what ways have American churches failed to obey these words of Christ?

What effects have those actions had on America?

U.S. History Question #5

Discuss the following questions with a parent and record both of your answers...

Consider a time in your life when you interpreted something in a different way than it was intended.

What were some problems that resulted from that misinterpretation or lack of communication?

How does the way we interpret what people say, write, or do affect our lives?

World Cultures Blog Question #4

Click on the link below and the read the article...

http://www.newsweek.com/id/215100

Answer the following questions with your parents...

Where should this girl end up?

Do you think this is a case of "radical" Islam or "fundamental" Islam?

U.S. History Blog Question #4

Thomas Jefferson was known to cut passages from the Bible out and ignore parts of the Bible he didnt agree with. He also once said, "Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law." But in the Declaration of Independence, which he wrote, there are several references to God and the Creator.

How is this apparent contradiction possible?

Is the Declaration of Independence a "Christian" document since it mentions God?

U.S. History Question #3

Discuss the following questions with your family and record both answers in the comments section...

What does it mean to pursue happiness? Does the way a Christian pursues happiness look different than other people? How so?

World Cultures Question #3

Discuss the following question with your parents and give your response and their response to the question in the comments section...

What are several non-material things (ideas, ways of life, motivations) that Americans value? What are American values? Are these values changing?

U.S. History Question #2

James Madison once wrote, "Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations."

Discuss the following quote with your parents and answer the following question...

What does this quote mean?

Make sure your name is attached to your response.

World Cultures Question #2

Discuss the following questions with your parents and respond in the comments section...

How much of your life is devoted to being entertained? Can you be entertained too much?

Be sure to answer both questions and make sure your name is on your response.

U.S. History Question #1

Romans 13:1 says, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God."

Were the colonists disobeying God when they claimed and fought for their independence from Great Britain? Why or why not?

World Cultures Question #1

Talk with your parents about this topic and respond with your thoughts and their thoughts in the comments section....Are human beings generally good? Do humans usually do the right thing?

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