Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Leadership versus Consensus


Even when we do not share basic assumptions, we can cultivate civility and understanding by exposing our students to a variety of viewpoints; by creating opportunities to develop empathy; and by engaging in challenging new experiences with them.


"We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to attack our civilization." 
- Franklin D. Roosevelt


America is a land where freedom OF religion and freedom FROM religion is part of our culture, as long as your beliefs do not harm others as a result of violent action.  

We need to be aware of the consensus of people around ideas, but we also need leadership that allows us to act even when there is not always a total consensus.  That is a tricky balance.


Step 1: Take a look at the video (V)




Step 2:  Take a look at three or more of these resources
  1. http://www.anglicanprimate.org.au/news/historic-muslim-declaration/
  2. http://www.cartercenter.org/health/guinea_worm/index.html 
  3. https://www.mercycorps.org/articles/iraq-jordan-lebanon-turkey-syria/quick-facts-what-you-need-know-about-syria-crisis 
  4. http://thumbnails-visually.netdna-ssl.com/religion-in-america_502918c1e7503.jpg 
  5. https://seekingageneration.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/world-of-religion.jpg 
  6. http://www.debate.org/opinions/do-christians-need-to-apologize-for-the-crusades 


Step 3: Complete the reflection.

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