To Be Human Note-Discussion

•How do we know that each one is a human being?

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What are the characteristics of each individual that allows us to identify him/her as a human being?

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What makes a human being human?

 

 

(1)(1) THE PHYSICAL ASPECT

(2) THE EMOTIONAL ASPECT

(3) THE INTELLECTUAL ASPECT

(4) THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT

 

 

Human Beings are …

 

•-Persons created in the image and likeness of God

•-Called to happiness and holiness

•-Rational and free

•-Moral beings

•-Capable of compassion or feelings

•-Blessed with confidence

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God created human beings with a desire for

happiness. Hand in hand with this desire is

God’s call to be holy. When we live in a relation

of love and gratitude with God and our

neighbours that is when we lead holy lives and when we will discover true happiness.

 

•People that create institutions

•Examples of Institutions:

- School (Education)

- Government (Politics)

- The Economy

- Family

- Church

- Entertainment

- The Media … examples ………

-Able to sin

 

•TV

•Radio

•DVD’s

•Newspapers

•Magazines

•Newspapers

•The Internet

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Social Issues

 

-War/Terrorism

-Healthcare

-Education

-Transportation

-Poverty

-Homelessness

-Disease

-Racism & Discrimination

-Gender Inequality

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Morality 

-Doing the right things

•-Living by a code of ethics

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Values

 

 

Assignment 

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Choose a value that is important to you and …

 Write a small 1-2 paragraph reflection in your Journal notebook on why this value is so important to you, and the role it plays in your life

OR

 Sketch a picture in your Journal notebook that illustrates the value

OR

 Lead a 5 minute discussion at the front of the room on your value of choice

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Those things that really matter to us

•The ideas and beliefs we hold special

-A moral code is a system of morality that centers around philosophy, religion and culture.

Morality (Why?)

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