Halloween Fun? Or Danger Ahead?

In the spirit of Halloween, read the following article about Superstition.  What is the author's main argument and what rhetorical devices does he use to prove his point? Do you agree or disagree with his argument. Explain in depth and give examples and evidence from this text and perhaps an outside resource if needed to qualify or to counter his claims.

Here is some musical inspiration!!!!

Stevie Wonder Baby!

Who knows, maybe you can use the lyrics for evidence!!!!

Relativism

Relativism

What is his argument? How can you tie it to the essay you read last week? Do you know how relativism is affecting you? Explain.

What's His Argument, No BS

Read the following essay:

On Bullshit by Princeton professor Harry Frankfurt.

Here is a 5 minute video that introduces you to the topic and to Harry Frankfurt as well.

Video of Professor Frankfurt

Tell me what his argument is? Which, according to Frankfurt is worse, lies or bs? Explain how he establishes that opinion. What do you think?

Good Argument?

Sermon in Writing

Sermon on Video

The 2016 Presidential Election: Voting from a Catholic Perspective 

Watch this sermon. What makes it so important? What is his argument? Tell me what rhetorical strategies Fr. John Lankeit uses to make his argument. What does Fr. Lankeit NOT SAY that makes the sermon even more relevant? Who is the author of this sermon? And how does that play into it's rhetorical appeal? And finally, do you think the pulpit was the appropriate place to deliver this message? Why or why not? and why might this be considered controversial? (Hint: We are assuming that abortion is a non-negotiable. As Catholics and as Christians, we oppose abortion, so the controversy is not the abortion issue. It is something else.)