3RD QTR Flashcards
Depletion of ozone layer
Chlorofluorocarbons
Diminishing sources of clean water
Decreasing availability of potable water
Dynamite fishing
Explosives used to kill/stun fish
Improper management of garbage
Inefficient or irresponsible handling, disposal and recycling of waste
FAITH
Wholeheartedly & steadfastly believing in the existence, power & benevolence of God
Immanuel Kant
Belief in something we can’t see/prove through REASON
Martin Luther king Jr
Describes faith as a PERSONAL & COLLECTIVE FORCE
Dimensions of faith
KNOWING
BELIEVING
TRUSTING
Knowing
Awareness through personal experience, revelation & confidence
Believing
COMMITMENT with a sense of CONVICTION
Trusting
Placing RELIANCE that transcends DOUBT/FEAR
Importance of God’s love
Reflect, love and understand other’s More
Comfort & change
Love for others and creations
Guides actions & decisions
Quote about loving God
“loving God means loving others”
Steps in deepening your relationship with God
- Read the word of God
- Prayer
- Fellowship with others
Read the word of God
Eugene Peterson
Prayer
Richard Foster
Fellowship with others
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Buddhist
Enlightenment
Confucians
Studious
Respect for life
Most precious gift
Life quote
“Sanctify of life is the strongest foundation of human dignity”
Ways to promote
- Living by God & others
- Educating one’s self
- Face life challenges courageously
- Responsible use of media
Care for environment
- Live a simple life
- Be a wise consumer
- Avoid unnecessary luxury
- Recycle
