Bros:
As indicated in your textbook in its discussion on the Book of Job, "the dilemma of why the good suffer and the wicked prosper in this life is known as the problem of evil" (Newland 249). However, the problem is not so simple as to say that only one side perishes while the other thrives. Ultimately, we all experience suffering in some way, often in what seem unjust or undeserved circumstances. It is this kind of suffering--the stuff that seems unfair--that defines the "problem of evil" and which the author, Jay Sklar, of the article ("Why Does God Permit Evil?") I gave you addresses in his essay.
In a well-developed essay of at least three, full paragraphs, give a summary of the article, including the author's name and the title of the article in quotations in the introduction of your essay.
Then give a well-argued and reasoned response to the article, including any agreements and/or disagreements you have. If you recognize any seeming inconsistencies in the author's argument, please state them.
Your concluding paragraph should be a reflection on your own sense of what purpose suffering gives us in our lives.
This is due, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 on the blog or typed hard copy under the following heading:
Your Name
Bro. Rob Peach, FSC
Rel 011.04
May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Into the Film: A Review of Penn's Adaptation
Brothers,
In a well-crafted essay of at least five, well-developed paragraphs, please give your reaction to Sean Penn's film adaptation of Into the Wild, basing your essay off of the following five questions:
1. First of all, what was your overall reaction to the film? Explain in detail.
2. Interpret various images or themes as presented in the film.
3. What are three lessons you learned by watching the film? Explain in detail.
4. To what biblical themes that we've discussed in class does the film relate?
5. How is Alexander Supertramp's journey a spiritual one? Be detailed in your response. If a specific Old Testament biblical passage comes to mind, please reference the passage by indicating the book, the chapter, and the verse numbers. (Think prophets of Israel: How is Chris "Alex Supertramp" McCandless like one of the prophets? Explain.)
This assignment is Due: Tuesday, May 5 by class time.
It must be typed or submitted to the blog.
Your heading should be as follows:
Your Name
Bro. Rob Peach, FSC
REL 011.04
May 5, 2009
In a well-crafted essay of at least five, well-developed paragraphs, please give your reaction to Sean Penn's film adaptation of Into the Wild, basing your essay off of the following five questions:
1. First of all, what was your overall reaction to the film? Explain in detail.
2. Interpret various images or themes as presented in the film.
3. What are three lessons you learned by watching the film? Explain in detail.
4. To what biblical themes that we've discussed in class does the film relate?
5. How is Alexander Supertramp's journey a spiritual one? Be detailed in your response. If a specific Old Testament biblical passage comes to mind, please reference the passage by indicating the book, the chapter, and the verse numbers. (Think prophets of Israel: How is Chris "Alex Supertramp" McCandless like one of the prophets? Explain.)
This assignment is Due: Tuesday, May 5 by class time.
It must be typed or submitted to the blog.
Your heading should be as follows:
Your Name
Bro. Rob Peach, FSC
REL 011.04
May 5, 2009
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