Update Jan. 8

Bellwrite: What is sarcasm? Why do people use it? It is good or bad?

We discussed sarcasm and considered Mr. Bennett's use of it in his relationship with his wife.

We discussed Doctrine and Covenants 101:77-78. The following points were made:

• Why did the Lord suffer the Constitution to be established?
• Acting in doctrine and principles according to futurity may mean that we receive the fruits, good or bad, of our actions. In other words, we are able to act in faith and hope (the expectation of receiving rewards for our righteous choices).
• Moral agency (acknowledges there is a moral reality/law and that there are consequences, good or bad, for our choices) is different from free agency (license).
• In a government by the people, the government is an extension of ourselves, and as a means of extending our influence, it extends our agency. However, with the extension of power comes also additional accountability for our actions through that government. Perhaps people who live in restrictive governments cannot enjoy this type of agency in this life.

Students took a quiz on the Bill of Rights. Then we watched a little bit of the movie, Pride and Prejudice and read some more from the novel together.

Homework:

• Apply the three concepts from Written Portfolio class (qualifying arguments, active voice, and examining warrant) to your Letter to the Editor.