Homework (due Tues., 2/14-Thurs., 2/16) (THESE WILL BE DONE IN CLASS!) Read Gen. 3 & 4 and answer RQs (NetClassroom) Read Gen. 6-9 and answer RQs (NetClassroom) (due Fri., 2/17) NB: List 10 big news stories from today’s news; Reflect & write: Do you think there is more good or evil in the world? Why/why not?
Homework (due Fri., 2/24) Sin CiDee presentations, Teams 1 & 2 (due Mon., 2/27) Sin CiDee presentations, Teams 3 & 4 (due Tues., 2/28) Study for Review (Weds., 2/29) TEST: Creation & Fall (Gen. 1-9)
IN THE BEGINNING The Fall: Sin Enters the World
“Sin stories” (Gen. 3-11): Largely symbolic/metaphorical, not literal Themes: Mystery and origin of sin/evil Consequences of sin God’s response to man’s sin
1 st Sin Story Symbols>Snake = Devil (Satan) Eating = Sinful action Teaching =Evil entered the world through the sin of first couple
Origin of Evil Greek story GODS responsible Bible story PEOPLE responsible
Nakedness symbolizes… Defeat and disgrace Alienation from self
Climax of Sin Effects of sin= alienation from: Self God Nature People
Climax of Sin Impression of “Sin Stories” from Genesis = Bleak picture People– alone and together– caught in a “whirlpool” of sin All of us trapped in sin Do you agree? Why/why not?
Climax of Sin This basic, tragic state of us all= “Original Sin”, which: brings evil into the world (sin-ful world) Makes human beings weak and prone to sin Makes destruction and death unavoidable
Sin Personal Social
Sin Personal Commission Omission I do whatI don’t do what I shouldn’t I should
Sin Social Commission Omission Follow crowdDon’t oppose crowd in wrongdoing