1. Are We Good? Unit 1: Theme 3 Good-o-meter
What is the moral of the video?
Discuss whether or not humanity is essentially good or essentially evil

2. Another Definition of Good*
Anything contributing to the full realization of human potential and the proper development of the person
Anything that makes us better human beings
With a partner, list 5 “good” things according to this definition

3. Again with your partner write down 5 “evil” things you can think
Evil then is…*
Anything that frustrates or acts against this proper growth and development
Anything that is dehumanizing or prevents us from becoming who God wants us to be
Again with your partner write down
5 “evil” things you can think
of according to this definition

4. 2 Kinds of Evil Examples Examples Physical Evil Moral Evil
Evil that is outside human control
Evil brought on by the free, unjustified actions of other humans
Examples
Violence
Greed
Murder
Torture
Examples
Natural disasters
Disease
Accidents

5. The Problem of Evil Discuss
If God knows of our suffering and is able to stop it what reasons could there be for letting people experience both physical and moral evil?
Discuss

6. By Tempest Torn
What aspect of the story spoke to you or stuck with you?
Where is God when tragedy strikes?
God is with the victim – helping them to cope
God is with the rescuers – helping them do their job
The man in the story did not blame God.

7. 6. What does it say about God and God’s faithfulness to us?
God is always there for you, especially in times of need.

8. 7. Is there any trace of God in the story?
Rainbow
Congregation
Cross
Helpful people

9. 8. What do you think of the response to the tragedy?
What response would you give in similar circumstances?

10. Tragedy in Taber
What is the role forgiveness plays in overcoming evil?
“The only way for evil to thrive is for good people to do nothing.”

11. 9.What is your reaction to Rev. Lang’s act of forgiveness?

12. 10. How can our anger towards others and refusal to forgive ‘imprison’ us?
The anger builds up inside and turns you bitter until you can let it out.
Imprisoning your personality

13. 11. Do you think Rev. Lang may have been tempted to blame God
11. Do you think Rev. Lang may have been tempted to blame God? Why or Why not?

14. He was a weak person and he needed Jesus’ help to be strong
12 a) What do you think Rev. Lang means by, “I used to pray and ask the Lord to give me strength. My prayer is now that Jesus will be my strength”?
He was a weak person and he needed Jesus’ help to be strong

15. b) What is the difference?
Asking for strength is asking for power, but asking for Jesus to be your strength is giving up power and asking Jesus to help.

16. Review of Unit One You Are Never Alone
On the sticky note write down 3 concepts that you have learned in Unit 1
After the video clip place them on the white board.