Spirituality Equality Diversity

Spiritual Pneuma (Greek) Spiritus (Latin) Ruach (Hebrew and Aramaic) Prana (Sanskrit) Anima (Latin) Breath, Spirit, Life…

God

How did the universe and life actually begin?

Faith Complete trust or confidence in someone or something, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof. Religion A particular system of faith & worship. Belief An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof. Science The intellectual & practical activity of the systematic study of the structure & behaviour of the natural world through observation & experiment.

How do we decide what is right and what is wrong?

You have witnessed a man rob a bank, but then, he did something completely unusual and unexpected with the money. He donated it to an orphanage that was poor, run-down and lacking in proper food, care, water and amenities. The sum of money would be a great benefit to the orphanage, and the children’s lives would turn from poor to prosperous. What is the right thing to do? a: Call the police and report the robber, even though they would likely take the money away from the orphanage, or b: Do nothing and leave the robber and the orphans alone?

The Runaway Trolley A runaway trolley is heading down the tracks toward five workmen who will be killed if the trolley proceeds on its present course. Molly is on a footbridge over the tracks, in between the approaching trolley and the five workmen. Next to her on this footbridge is a stranger who happens to be very large. If she does nothing the trolley will proceed, causing the deaths of the five workmen. The only way to save the lives of these workmen is to push this stranger off the bridge and onto the tracks below, where his large body will stop the trolley, causing his death. Should Molly push the stranger onto the tracks in order to save the five workmen?

If you were born in 1997… By 2015 you will be 18 years old. By 2025 you will be 28 years old and your first child will be born. By 2055 you will be 58 years old, your child will be 30 and your first grandchild will be born. By 2087 you will be 90 years old, your child will be 62, your first grandchild will be 32 and your first great grandchild will be born. By 2097 you will be 100 years old, your child will be 72, your 1 st grandchild will be 38 and your 1 st great grandchild will be 10 years old.

Poverty – everyone having enough to eat and drink everyday. Life and death – abortion, euthanasia. Prejudice – skin colour, beliefs, language, faith. Disability and equal access Gender and equal access Violence – domestic, national, international Justice and freedom

Top ten future developments? SjA