Below are 8 discussion posts that are to be answered seperately with 250 words each.

HUM 302 book: The Road to Freedom, Arthur Brooks, Basic Books (2012), 978-0465029402

HUM 302 Week 1 Discussion Question 1

Now that you are somewhat familiar with Communism, listen to John Lennon’s song “Imagine.”

1. What in that song stands out to you that you may not have noticed before?

2. Do you think most people who have heard the song recognize the connection between the lyrics of “Imagine” and Communism?

3. Could this song exert some influence on people’s political views without their noticing it? Or does a song like this exert no influence beyond a musical influence (the feelings of pleasure or dislike that often accompany listening to a song)?

HUM 302 Week 1 Discussion Question 2

Anti-capitalists never tire of saying that capitalism is motivated by greed and selfishness. What vice or vices might motivate communism/socialism?

HUM 302 Week 2 Discussion Question 1

Watching the following video “Charity that hurts”

Answer the following questions:

1. What in the video harmonizes with Brookss moral argument?

This video connects to what is called the Piety Myth: The only thing that matters is assessing an economic system or government policies is whether the intentions are good.

On this view then, the best economic/governmental system is the one that proceeds from the best intentions, regardless of peoples rights, the consequences of that system, etc.

2. What do you think? Could the following claim be true? In some cases, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Why or why not?

HUM 302 Week 2 Discussion Question 2

Learned helplessness?

Brooks argues that socialism does not encourage earned success but learned helplessness.

Can you think of any present-day examples that either are instances of learned helplessness or are leading to learned helplessness?

BIB222 book: Wright, Cristopher J. H. (2010). The Mission of Gods People: A Biblical Theology of the Churchs Mission. Zondervan Academic. ISBN: 978-0-310-2912-1

BIB 222 Week 1 Discussion Question 1

After reading the textbook answer the following questions in a script for a video post:

• Chapters 1-3 in the Mission of God’s People by Christopher Wright
• Genesis 12, 511

1. do some research and find out what Abigail’s name means. Share it here and tell what you learned.
2. What did you learn about being made in the image of God?
3. How do the 3 temptations relate to you?

BIB 222 Week 1 Discussion Question 2: Psalm 8 & Psalm 22

For your initial response, post your Hermeneutic Logs for Psalm 8 (Nature Psalm) and Psalm 22 (Messianic & Lament). Directions for the Hermeneutic Logs are attached below.

Week 2 Discussion Question 1

After reading chapter 4 in MoGP the following questions in a script for a video post:

1. Describe the name of God you were most surprised to discover and explain why.
2. Abraham was called to “leave and go.” Whether or not you are called to physically leave your country and go overseas as a missionary, what elements of your present cultural and social context do you need to “leave” if you are to follow Abraham in “faith-obedience?”

Week 2 Discussion Question 2: Psalm 34 & Psalm 51

For your initial post, share your Hermeneutic Logs for Psalm 34 (Testimonial) & Psalm 51 (Penitential). See instructions attached below

Be sure to answer the question: What does it look like for you to be blessed by God?