As mentioned last week, we will cover Chapters 1 and 2 of Religious Literacy this class along with the Dilemma of the Bible (Higgins starting on p.15). I will also introduce How the Bible Came to Be.
Remember for EACH chapter you are:
1. Finding 1 or 2 statements by the author that you AGREE with and WHY. Cite the page.
2. Finding 1 or 2 statements by the author that you DISAGREE with OR find Challenging and WHY. Cite the pages.
3. Create a question that you would ask the author if he were present OR one that you would ask the class.
*THIS WORK SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN YOUR COPYBOOK. A WEEK BEFORE EXAM, YOUR WORK WILL SUBMITTED AS A FINAL HOMEWORL GRADE. IT WILL BE TYPED WITH A COVER PAGE.
Chapter One, pages 27 -48 Discussion
The Dilemma of the Bible (part 1)
IS the Bible to be taken literally or allegorically? From the last GOP debate.
President Ronald Reagan
See http://literarydevices.net/allegory/ for definition and examples of an allegory.
Key distinction: The difference between evangelicals and fundamentalists. What do Fundamentalists (Christians) Believe See Chapter 6 pp. 225 -226
Example of Biblical Fundamentalism - Snake Salvation
In the hills of Appalachia, Pentecostal pastors Jamie Coots and Andrew Hamblin struggle to keep an over-100-year-old tradition alive: the practice of handling deadly snakes in church. Jamie and Andrew believe in a bible passage that suggests a poisonous snakebite will not harm them as long as they are anointed by God’s power. If they don’t practice the ritual of snake handling, they believe they are destined for hell. Hunting the surrounding mountains for deadly serpents and maintaining their church’s snake collection is a way of life for both men. The pastors must frequently battle the law, a disapproving society, and even at times their own families to keep their way of life alive.
The Dilemma of the Bible (Part 2) - Historical - Critical Approach
Board Notes
Chapter Two pages 49 - 70 Discussion
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Key terms/Ideas: Deism, First Great Awakening, Benjamin Franklin's Creed, George Washington's view on toleration and religion, Thomas Jefferson's view of religion and politics.
First Great Awakening - p. 58 It's importance- A city set on a hill.
Jonathan Edwards
The First Great Awakening was a period of religious revival in history and laid the foundation for our freedoms
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