Diary Entry 1 : Origin of the Universe

Research more about the Hubble Space Telescope. Gather information about

a) Hubble’s involvement in space research

The Hubble Space Telescope is known for its involvement in finding nebulas, confirming the big bang, show other stars, galaxies and other planets.

b) What the space telescope does

The space telescope does low earth orbits and it takes photographs of where no eye can go.

c) Where it is

It is currently hovering over south-east asia

Individual Task 4: Vitues of Jesus

1.) Give a brief description of who the Dalai Lama is?

He is the head of state and the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. They believe that the Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of Buddha. Also he is a teacher, by teaching hundreds of pilgrims the way of Buddhism.

http://www.tibet.com/dl/biography.html

2.) Evaluate how the actions of the Dalai Lama in regard to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity.

Because the people that he has taught the ways of a buddhist have still gone out and started a riot, so the Dalai Lama threatens to quit because he sees that his beliefs are incompatible with these riots, and that he has made more fundamental ethical commitments.

Individual Task 5: Vitues of Jesus

Read the following passages and put down what you think is the right value for that passage

list of virutes

forgivness, truth, courage, generosity, compassion, peacemaking, acceptance poverty

Journal Entry 15: Morality, Justice and Peace

Read the following scenario and answer the questions:

Roger Smith, a quite competent swimmer, is out for a leisurely stroll. During the course of his walk he passes by a deserted pier from which a teenage boy who apparently cannot swim has fallen into the water. The boy is screaming for help. Smith recognizes that there is absolutely no danger to himself if he jumps in to save the boy; he could easily succeed if he tried. Nevertheless, he chooses to ignore the boy’s cries. The water is cold and he is afraid of catching a cold — he doesn’t want to get his good clothes wet either. “Why should I inconvenience myself for this kid,” Smith says to himself, and passes on.

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?Rogers conscience is telling him to not help the guy as it would inconvienience him, knowing that he could easily help the guy with ease dur to his talent in swiming. He i considered to be wasting his talent and neglecting the guy in trouble. His conscience has not devloped to that extent at that point so he did not consider that he might be prosecuted by the authorities for leaving a person to die.

2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?

One exapmple of Jesus’ teachings is the story about a land owner giving his servants talents hile he was gone. The servants made a profit form their given talents except one. He made the wrong decision by lsaving the talent and not making a profit form it while his master was gone. We can al learn from this teaching by analysing on what the factors are and to seek help when needed.

Journal Entry 14: Morality, Justice and Peace

• Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their is the kingdom of heaven.
• blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as their inheritence.
• blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for uprightness; they shall have their fill.
• Blessed are the merciful; they shall have mercy shown them.
• Blessed are the pure in heart: they shall see God.
• Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be recognised as children of God.
• Blessed are those who are persecuted in the course of uprightness; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

• Putting trust in God, and in not things.
• peacemaking, loving those who are hard to love.
• getting involved, helping the downtrodden; working for the equality of people.
• patient suffering and enduring hardships reap their reward.
• humility in all we do; nonviolence
• loving God with one’s whole heart, whole mind, whole soul.
• mercy and forgiveness.
• being willing to suffer for the right thing even if abused mentally or physically; accepting the consequences of living a good life.

• blessed are you in your poverty; you are not shut in the false world of convention, riches, and human security.
• blessed are you because you are gentle, you refuse violence and aggressiveness.
• blessed are you at all times and at every moment you want to be an instrument of peace; seeking reconciliation above all things.
• Blessed are you because you hunger and thirst for justice; your heart beats in the rhythm of the heart of Jesus.
• Blessed are you because you are merciful; you attatch your heart to misery; you will recieve mercy.
• Blessed are you because your heart is pure; you do not accept compromises.
• Blessed are those who create peace among the world, for they will be seen as the children of God.
• Blessed are you because you have now allowed your own conscience to develope; you have accepted persecution; you have not been affraid to proclaim the truth.

Journal Entry 13: Morality, Justice and Peace

1. What does being in a relationship with God require me to do?(at least 3 examples)

Being in a relationship with God requires me to respect and love God no matter what happens, to abide by the ten commandments at all times, Acknowledge God as the only God.

2. What does loving my neighbour as myself require me to do?

I need to be friendly and welcoming, to be prepared to help them, share what I have with them. I have to be a brother to them and also I have to allow the them to live a private and personal life.

Journal Entry 12: Morality, Justice and Peace

1. Open up the Ten Commandments Worksheet.

Ten Commandments Worksheet

2. Complete exercise 6 – Questions 1 & 2 only.

Copy The Ten Commandments.Next to each, put the letters of the values.

1. I, the Lord, am your God who brought you out of slavery. You shall not have other gods except me. (c)

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vein. (d)

3. Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. (f)

4. Honour your father and your mother. (h)

5. You shall not kill. (j)

6. You shall not commit adultery. (g)

7. You shall not steal. (a)

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. (h)

9. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife. (b)

10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbour. (e)