1. Why are his private comments under scrutiny?
His private comments reflected an all too serious prejudice about a group of people. As a school administrator he is supposed to be accepting of all students. His comments on facebook were very out of line.
2. As a christian, should we bad mouth the gay and lesbian commnunity?
Christians are to be understanding of all people. We are to attempt to bring them to the Lord. Homosexuality, though, is a sin, and we must be careful about allowing people with sinful lifestyles into our lives, as they may cause us and others to stumble in our christian walk.
http://christianteens.about.com/od/whatthebiblesaysabout/a/wbsaHomosexual.htm
3. According to the bible, what should be our response? Use Old and New Testament passages.
In Leviticus 18 it is quite prevelant that homosexuality is a sin. Although in corinthians 6 we see that it does not condemn that person for they can find forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Homosexuality is a sinful lifestyle that requires repentance.
4. Why as an educator is this person under more scrutiny
Educators are under more scutiny because thay instruct a wide variety of students. These educators must be at least tolerant of all of their students lifestyle choices. Because the students should not be oppressed simply because they are homosexuals.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Based on this article, how should we treat enemies of war? Should there be an age limit?
We should give our enemies a kind of benefit of the doubt. Especially when they are very young. If a child is under the age of 18 they should not be held fully accountable for their actions.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/25/khadr.plea/?hpt=T2
If a child is brainwashed into committing a crime, should they be held accountable?
Yes and no because the child is not fully developed. If the child is around 15-16 they should be held somewhat accountable for thei actions, but not fully because they have been heavily influenced by others.
What should be the age of accountability? What is the international opinion?
The age of accountability should be around 17 or 18. OIt seems most countries believe a person should be held accountable around 15-16 years of age.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,925121,00.html
Does the Koran promote violence, even among children?
The Koran does not teach violence. In children or in adulthood, it teaches peace. It says to not take a life, for life is sacred.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/25/khadr.plea/?hpt=T2
We should give our enemies a kind of benefit of the doubt. Especially when they are very young. If a child is under the age of 18 they should not be held fully accountable for their actions.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/25/khadr.plea/?hpt=T2
If a child is brainwashed into committing a crime, should they be held accountable?
Yes and no because the child is not fully developed. If the child is around 15-16 they should be held somewhat accountable for thei actions, but not fully because they have been heavily influenced by others.
What should be the age of accountability? What is the international opinion?
The age of accountability should be around 17 or 18. OIt seems most countries believe a person should be held accountable around 15-16 years of age.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,925121,00.html
Does the Koran promote violence, even among children?
The Koran does not teach violence. In children or in adulthood, it teaches peace. It says to not take a life, for life is sacred.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/25/khadr.plea/?hpt=T2
Thursday, October 21, 2010
What is abortion?
"Abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy after conception. It allows women to put an end to their pregnancies. But involves killing the undeveloped embryo or fetus."
http://civilliberty.about.com/od/abortion/f/what_abortion.htm
In what countries is abortion legal?
Abortion is lagal eveywhere except the following countries.South America:
Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela,
Sub-Saharan Africa:
Angola, Benin, Central African Rep.Chad, Congo, C�te d'Ivoire, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Gabon, Guinea- Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Mauretania, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.
Middle East and North Africa:
Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Sudan (r), Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Asia and Pacific:
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka.
Europe:
Ireland, Malta.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/In_what_countries_is_abortion_illegal
In what trimester is abortion legal?
Abortion was originally only legal in the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy. Now it is legal in all trimesters. The most controversial time is the third trimester, in which abortion is called "'partial birth"
http://uspolitics.about.com/od/electionissues/i/abortion.htm
What is partial birth abortion?
"Abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy after conception. It allows women to put an end to their pregnancies. But involves killing the undeveloped embryo or fetus."
http://civilliberty.about.com/od/abortion/f/what_abortion.htm
In what countries is abortion legal?
Abortion is lagal eveywhere except the following countries.South America:
Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela,
Sub-Saharan Africa:
Angola, Benin, Central African Rep.Chad, Congo, C�te d'Ivoire, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Gabon, Guinea- Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Mauretania, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.
Middle East and North Africa:
Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Sudan (r), Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Asia and Pacific:
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka.
Europe:
Ireland, Malta.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/In_what_countries_is_abortion_illegal
In what trimester is abortion legal?
Abortion was originally only legal in the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy. Now it is legal in all trimesters. The most controversial time is the third trimester, in which abortion is called "'partial birth"
http://uspolitics.about.com/od/electionissues/i/abortion.htm
What is partial birth abortion?
Partial birth is the abortion of a child in the third trimester. It is the most controversial act of abortion there is. The child is partially brought out of the woman and then is killed.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
1. ow did the CIA begin?
President Truman is the one who recognized the need for the CIA. Too make the office fully functional he signed the National Security Act of 1947. He put the CIA in charge of intelligence gathering and assimilation.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/history-of-the-cia/index.html
2. Who currently runs the CIA? How did they get to the position they are in?
The director of the CIA is Leon E. Panetta. Panetta was nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The director reports to the director of National Intelligence.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/leadership/index.html
3. Has the US acted immorally throughout the years? If so, give examples.
Yes the USA has been caught acting immorally throughout the years. The most memorable scandal was Watergate. Another questionable situation is the Kennedy assassination; many people believe the CIA had a lot to do with both of these incidents.
watergate.info/background
4. Has the US acted correctly throughout the years? If so, give examples.
The USA has also acted correctly throughout the years, but morality is always up for debate. Many people view the infiltration of Iraq was a morally righteous act.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/.../AR2010051004573.html
5. Do you believe the CIA is purposely hiding or covering their tracks/mistakes?
Yes I do believe the CIA tries to cover their tracks very often. For example the Kennedy assassination is full of questions. The CIA seems to have very few answers when questioned on several matters.
President Truman is the one who recognized the need for the CIA. Too make the office fully functional he signed the National Security Act of 1947. He put the CIA in charge of intelligence gathering and assimilation.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/history-of-the-cia/index.html
2. Who currently runs the CIA? How did they get to the position they are in?
The director of the CIA is Leon E. Panetta. Panetta was nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The director reports to the director of National Intelligence.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/leadership/index.html
3. Has the US acted immorally throughout the years? If so, give examples.
Yes the USA has been caught acting immorally throughout the years. The most memorable scandal was Watergate. Another questionable situation is the Kennedy assassination; many people believe the CIA had a lot to do with both of these incidents.
watergate.info/background
4. Has the US acted correctly throughout the years? If so, give examples.
The USA has also acted correctly throughout the years, but morality is always up for debate. Many people view the infiltration of Iraq was a morally righteous act.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/.../AR2010051004573.html
5. Do you believe the CIA is purposely hiding or covering their tracks/mistakes?
Yes I do believe the CIA tries to cover their tracks very often. For example the Kennedy assassination is full of questions. The CIA seems to have very few answers when questioned on several matters.
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