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A’s: 8 B’s: 5 C’s: 3 D’s: 2 F’s: 2 Incomplete: Stu, David, Junie , Jakob

Test Results Please grab the reading and worksheet for today and work on it quietly…shhh! Quietly…Thank you…. A’s: 8 B’s: 5 C’s: 3 D’s: 2 F’s: 2 Incomplete: Stu, David, Junie , Jakob. Review Questions. 1) Who is the founder of Zoroastrianism?

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A’s: 8 B’s: 5 C’s: 3 D’s: 2 F’s: 2 Incomplete: Stu, David, Junie , Jakob

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  1. Test ResultsPlease grab the reading and worksheet for today and work on it quietly…shhh! Quietly…Thank you… A’s: 8 B’s: 5 C’s: 3 D’s: 2 F’s: 2 Incomplete: Stu, David, Junie, Jakob

  2. Review Questions 1) Who is the founder of Zoroastrianism? 2) What 3 major religions did Zoroastrianism contribute to? 3) What’s unique about Zoroastrianism’s founder from other founders? 4) How is Zoroastrianism similar to Buddhism? (Hint: Think about how Buddhism spread)

  3. Teachings of Zoroaster This lesson is brought to you by…

  4. STUD

  5. Objectives • Background into the history of Zoroastrianism • Human Nature and the Ethics of Zoroastrianism • What happens upon death according to Zoroastrianism

  6. I. Background • Only 1 true God & his name is Ahura Mazda • Ahura: “lord”, Mazda: “all wisdom” • 20 other names include “Strong One, the Unconquerable, & He of Whom Questions are Asked

  7. Evil!! Dualistic: a religion that sees 2 supreme forces contending w/each other for control of the universe • Good God w/angels vs. evil god w/demons

  8. II. Human Nature • Human beings may choose either force depending on Free Will How does this cartoon explain the controversy over free will?

  9. Describe a time when you had to fess up for something you did. The Destiny of Humankind • People are responsible for choices • Eschatology: belief concerning end of the world

  10. Good Idea/Bad Idea Donald Duck

  11. III. Upon Death • Soul stays w/body 3 days, contemplates life • 4th day: judged by Mithra who balances deeds on scale • Chinvat Bridge: leads to paradise or hell

  12. SCALE Chinvat Bridge Not a good place

  13. Paradise • Scale tips towards good • Escorted by beautiful maidens • Place of beauty, light, pleasant scents, & other noble souls

  14. The Other Place • Scale is tipped down by evil deeds • Bridge turns on its edge, like walking on sword • Tormented by old hag, eventually fall into hell

  15. Homework • Create a cartoon strip that illustrates one’s choices of good deeds vs. bad deeds • Use the angel & demon on the shoulder • Be Creative! Make it fun! • 10 points (Act it out!)

  16. Review Quiz (no notes please)VIDEO • Zoroastrianism God is named Ahura Mazda which means “lord” and all ________________ • A religion that sees two forces contending with each other for control of the universe: _________________ • Term that refers to a human beings ability to choose which force they will follow: ____________ _______________ • Eschatology is a study of beliefs concerning the ________________. • According to Zoroastrian belief, how long does the soul contemplate life after death before being judged? ________ • Describe the process that takes place on the Chinvat Bridge? • Describe Zoroastrian heaven. • Describe Zoroastrian “he dbl …” • Do you think prayer should be allowed in school? Explain. • Why has teaching evolution in school been controversial?

  17. Today’s Agenda • Cartoon Presentations B) Court Case Jigsaw: 4 groups, explain the controversy, significance, and results • Inherit the Wind (Armageddon Videos) • HOMEWORK: ???

  18. Lee v Weisman (1992) • Should you be allowed to say a prayer at a graduation ceremony? (Tradition or violation of religious rights?) • Providence, Rhode Island (actually a Rabbi that prayed thanking God for U.S. diversity & ability to reach this point in life) • What do you think the Supreme Court decided?

  19. Justice Kennedy: “Can’t peer pressure someone to pray, even if they stand out of respect it could be interpreted that they are forced to agree w/those standards” • Justice Scalia: “Prayer at graduation is a long-standing tradition that ought to be protected

  20. Results • 5-4 Supreme Court ruled against prayer at graduation • Believe that rights are violated if you’re forced to stand for prayer @ graduation

  21. Edwards v Aguillard (1987) • If schools can teach evolution, should they be allowed to teach creationism? • (State of LA passed a law requiring all evolution stuff to be taught along side creationism stuff) • What do you think the Supreme Court decided?

  22. 7-2 Supreme Court ruled against Louisiana’s law, so you didn’t have to teach about creationism • Justice Brennan: “No academic purpose, strictly was to advance religion, LA didn’t even offer guides how to teach creationism but they do for evolution”

  23. The most dramatic part! Inherit the Wind -What point is each man trying to make? The EndInherit the Wind End -What was the punishment received? -Your thoughts…

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