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?