Bellwrite #12: Some argue the U.S. has a responsibility to bless other nations by providing assistance and spreading democracy. Others argue the U.S. needs to stop bullying other nations and respect their autonomy. What do you think?
Students discussed at length the bellwrite question in light of the article they read on the War in Afghanistan. This discussion should help students as they ponder the two key questions of this unit:
1) What misconceptions do Americans have of Muslims?
2) What misconceptions do Islamists have of Americans?
Class A also discussed the idea of "buffers" in The Chosen: Reuven between Danny and Reb Saunders, the Tzaddik between Jews and God, the Jews historically between Polish overlords and peasants, and the Jews theologically between God and the world. It seems that the chosen ones are called to mediate.
Class B was able to hear Mrs. Rutherford share her story of helping introduce cellphones (and by extension other "smart" devices) into missionary work.
Homework: Read and annotate the article on the War in Iraq.
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