1A: Watch either the Presidential Debate on Oct 3 or the Vice Presidential Debate on Oct 11, or watch one replayed online (the real debate, not the highlights). For info on the debates, click here. Write on a sheet of paper that you watched one of the debates (if you did) and sign it.
1B: Take notes on the debate of where the candidates stand on issues like the economy, abortion, stem cell research, role of government, individual responsibility, etc.
2: Answer these questions (write a few sentences for each):
- How similar would you say the candidates worldviews are? Why?
- How would you describe President Obama's (or Biden's) worldview?
- How would you describe Mitt Romney's (or Ryan's) worldview?
- Was there any statement or position you heard that sounded like Marxism, Postmodernism, Christianity, or another worldview we've studied? If so, write it down (or paraphrase the statement) and explain what worldview you think it represents.
- If you could have asked a question to the candidates, what would it have been.
See you on October 16 to discuss politics.
Ooooo, this looks like a fun one!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how they relate to one another. It will be interesting!
ReplyDeleteI dont remember them discussing any other social topics other than the economy. Did i just miss it? It was also hard to come up with a worldview, any pointers?
ReplyDeleteIf you missed it, you can watch the full debate here: http://youtu.be/ACs2DU3fV80
ReplyDeleteI've not watched it yet, but will. If anyone has any advice for our anonymous person on how to determine worldview, post it. I'd still be looking for their beliefs in the role of government, the role of the individual, etc. Once I watch it all, I'll give you some ideas. Thanks.
Firstly, I would like to say that I am fairly sure that I know who anonymous is.
ReplyDeleteThere were a few worldviews that were noticeable throughout the debate. I would pay attention to Mr. Obama's economics (cf. to our friends from the awesome facial hair society, if you will), and Mr. Romney has at least one HUGE worldview statement near the end. You cannot miss it.
Well, I am pretty sure that I know who anonymous I and II are.
ReplyDeleteI was really surprised to hear Mr. Romney say "We are all children of the same God."
Doesn't that go completely against mormonism?
Sure you do . . .
ReplyDeleteBlaise: Mormons would believe that we are all children of the same God. They believe God is a physical person (once a man) who is quite literally the father of all people on earth. You can read about it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/beliefs/god_1.shtml
ReplyDeleteAlso http://mormon.org/restoration says this:
The central truth of the restored church is that God is our Heavenly Father and we are his spirit children. He knows us personally and loves us more than we can comprehend. He wants us to be successful in this life and return to live with Him. Our life on earth is part of His plan for us to gain a body, learn, grow and find joy. Sometimes life is hard, lonely or frightening, but Heavenly Father is always concerned about you. In answer to your prayers, He is ready to give you comfort, peace and guidance.
Thanks, Mr. Graves! That is really helpful. Some of the things mentioned in the article were similar to our beliefs, but, their doctrine was majorly twisted.
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