HOODIE TAILS: The Adventures Of The Secular Web Kids
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Thinking About The Easter Bunny
Have you ever wondered whether Santa Clause exists, or whether it’s just one big conspiracy to trick children into behaving? How common are conspiracies? Conspiracy expert Dr. Michael Shermer says of conspiracies: Brainstorm your own conspiracy, including what you want to trick people into believing and why you want them to believe that.
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Media Literacy Is More Important Than Ever!
What types of questions should you be asking about the news you are reading online?
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What is Intelligence?
Decode this puzzle for a clue to the answer!
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Young people aren’t buying far-right religious beliefs
Check out this article, from a religious source. It argues younger Americans aspire to build a world marked by love and justice. But they don’t see much of that in church. Organize the material from this article into a web/mind map.
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Media Literacy and Televangelists
You need to be careful watching preachers on TV asking for money. Ask yourself, are they wanting your money for good reasons? If they really have a direct line to God, couldn’t God give them the money? Watch this clip and dot-jot 2 examples of where televangelists are being questionable:
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Religion, Politics, And Climate Change
Climate change is an important issue, but could being religious affect how important you think climate change is. Today on Fox News: It makes sense, if the afterlife is the ultimate end in life, this world becomes less of a concern. Which is scary if you are not religious!
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Was America founded as a Christian nation?
Was America founded as a Christian nation? That question has served a variety of political causes since July 4, 1776, from legalizing persecution and aiding runaway slaves to fighting Nazis and Communists. The scholars in the article have spent years reflecting on the intersection of American religion and nationalism. Their answers to the question invite…
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How Religious Are You?
Come up with a list of commands for an imaginary religion that members of its church probably wouldn’t obey…
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15 Catholic churches in central Ohio to close due to low attendance
Once one of the most influential and powerful organizations on earth, there are increasing signs the Catholic Church may be entering its twilight. Read this article and brainstorm some ideas about why people are leaving the Catholic church.
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Failed Texas Bill To Have 10 Commandments In Classrooms
CNN reports that an attempt by some Texas lawmakers to put the 10 Commandments in every classroom has failed. The Republican-controlled Texas State House failed to advance a controversial bill on Tuesday that would have required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. QUESTIONS: 2) Would it be appropriate to display The…