https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0 en-us 2018-09-10 13:00:04 UTC 2018-10-22 19:28:20 UTC hello@padlet.com mturner20_1 https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/279379301 You may access Catholic Bible at:  
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A.  What's its tone?  Why do you think the author chose this tone for this prayer?  
The tone is that of a joyful reverence in God. 

B.   How does this prayer affect you?  How does it make you feel?  Be specific.
It makes me feel inspired that someone could have so much faith is something and become so excited by the person.

C.  What do you think this prayer tells us about G*d, us and our relationship with G*d and with all of creation?   
This prayer tells and shows us one example of how wonderful faith in G*d can be for all parties involved. ]]> 2018-09-10 13:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/279379301 mturner20_1 https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/283882132 A.  How does G*d create in this story?  What does G*d do/use to create? 
G*d creates the world as we, somewhat, know it in that story. everything from the sky and the heavens to the vege
tation and the earth, as well as light, animals and other creatures, and of course, Adam and Eve, who were the first of humanity. 

B.  How would you describe G*d's creation process?  Be specific.   Try and say something substantial. 
G*d creates based on need and what will better His world. He is able to do so, because of His plentiful ability, which provides him with the opportunity the make His world with no limits.

C.  What patterns do you see?  What repetition do you encounter?   Explain.
Every day for a week, except for Sunday, God creates a piece of His world until it is complete in all His glory.

D.  Best you can imagine it,  why do you think there are such patterns and such repetition.    What's the point being conveyed by these? Explore. 
While the patterns and repetition are there to benefit the story, they also serve as an example of G*d's tireless and constant deviation to His work. 

E.  What does this narrative's Creation process tell us about G*d?   Ourselves?  Our relationship to G*d?  And to all of Creation?   
This narrative's creation process shows us how strong our, and all of creation's, relationship to G*d is. This is because we are G*d's creation, made in his image as examples of his hard work and dedication, which strengthens our relationship with him.]]> 2018-09-20 13:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/283882132 mturner20_1 https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285065597 Please read this Genesis narrative. 

A.  How does G*d create in this story?   What's G*d's process? 
G*d begins by creating the Garden of Eden and then man to enjoy it. All the creatures and woman are then made as companions for man to enjoy the new world with.

B.  This Creation story has a different focus than the other.   What would you say it focuses upon?   Why do you say what you say?   Explain.
Unlike the first creation story, which focuses on God and His process of creating one piece of the world each day, the second creation story revolves around man. In this story, the Garden of Eden and everything in it is created for man, arguably the most important of God's creations, to enjoy. 

C.  Why do you think this narrative has come to us?    What does this ancient faith community want us to know and to keep in mind about who we are?  Who G*d is? 
This narrative sends a message of the importance of mankind as God's creation. The ancient faith community wants us to know of God's relationship of love with His human people, who are made in His image. Likewise, they want us to understand that we, as human people, owe our lives to Him and should express our gratitude to God.  

D.  The name Adam comes from the Hebrew, ha'adam.   Ha'adam means "human being."   Why might it be important to realize that G*d first created a human being (not a man).     
This is because rather then saying woman was created by man for him and not for God, understanding that God created one human being and then another human being, both in His image helps us as woman to understand our relationship with God, as opposed to our relationship with man.

E.  The name Adam is also a play on the Hebrew word for ground or clay.   Why might the ancient community of faith want us to see that G*d creates human beings from clay or the earth?  
Ancient communities of faith want us to understand the importance of human beings as creations of God. God created the earth and therefore the clay making it that God not only created mankind, but He created using his precious creation of earth, making mankind the most created creation.]]> 2018-09-24 14:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285065597 mturner20_1 https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285066646 A.  For people of faith (those who believe in a G*d)--how do these creation stories provide a foundation for what it means to be human? 
The creation stories showcase that God is the foundation for being human.

...   B.  For what it means to be in right relations with ourselves?  
For people of faith, to be in right relations with ourselves means to be in right relations with God.

....  C.  For what it means to be in right relations with other humans? 
Likewise, for people of faith, being in right relations with other humans means to be in right relations with God.

....  D.  And for right relations with  all of creation. 
Again, it means that if you are a person of faith, you must be in right relations with God.

E.  Please unpack (explain in your own words) what you see as "right relations."
Right relations means to be in a environment of openness and mutual willingness for understanding. In order to be in right relations, you must be willing to accept others for who they are and be willing to be accepted for who you are.

F.  For people who don't believe in G*d (atheists) or who aren't sure there is a G*d (agnostics),  do you think such folk can see wisdom in these stories?   Do the narratives give insight into the human condition?    Explain.  
For people who don't believe in and are unsure of God, these stories are still important in order to understand the relevance of faith and the relationship people have with their creator.

]]> 2018-09-24 14:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285066646 mturner20_1 https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285067892 A.  Can you think of one person (living or deceased) who teaches us how to live in "right relations" to self, others and to all the earth,  through his/her life and the choices s/he puts into action? Why do you choose this person. Be specific.  GIve examples of his/her choices/actions etc. Show us what you see.

One person who has taught me to live in "right relations" with myself, others, and to all the earth was one of my old teachers, Mrs. Chenet. She was an inspirational and positive person who lead others with calming world and a big smile.  ]]> 2018-09-24 15:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285067892 mturner20_1 https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285069337 A.  In your own words,  what does it mean to be created (or to live) in "the image of G*d?"   (See Genesis 1.1-11 for reference.)  
To be created in "the image of G*d" means to be instantly created with a relationship of love and faithfulness with G8d.

B.  How do you live in G*d's image? Be specific. GIve examples.   (Or if you don't know....)  ->
To live in G*d's image is to live in good relationship with ourselves and the people and world around us.

C.  For those who can't see how you live in G*d's image....   In going forward, now that you've seen and thought about what Imago Dei means, what are some choices and habits that you can make that put you in line with how you understand being or acting in "G*d's image"?    (In other words, what choices and habits help you live in right relations with self, others and all of creation?)
Now that I've seen and thought about what Imago Dei means, I will go forward with a better understanding on human kinds relationship with God. This will hopefully lead ]]> 2018-09-24 15:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mturner20_1/4fy7ra6azrv0/wish/285069337