1. The Study of Morality Where do we begin? Where do we end? Why “study” morality?

2. Washington, D.C. Smithsonian Institute

3. The Hope Diamond

4. Length: 25.60 mm Width: 21.78 mm Depth: 12.00 mm

5. 45.52 carats

7. YOU ARE GOD’S HOPE DIAMOND! “But now thus says the Lord who created you and formed you. Fear not, I have redeemed you. I have called you by name and you are mine.

8. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; in the rivers you shall not drown. When you walk through fire you shall not be burned; the flames shall not consume you.

9. For I am Yahweh your God, the holy one of Israel your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom; Ethiopia and Seba in return for you.

10. Because you are precious in my eyes and glorious and because I love you.”

11. Where do we begin? At HOPE! Where do we end? At HOPE! Why study morality? It gives HOPE!