LENT

Using at least 3 of these resources OR one you locate on your own, make an argument for why the observation of Lent is important. Although other christian religions do not observe lent in the same way that we do in the Catholic faith, many do indeed still observe their own lenten customs. So, using a classic argument style, make a case for Lent.


http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/religious-observances/lent/6-reasons-to-observe-lent-even-if-youre-not-catholic.aspx

https://aleteia.org/2017/03/01/heres-why-catholics-dont-eat-meat-on-fridays-during-lent/

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/february/13.54.html

Whose Fault is it Anyway?

So, this week, we had an interesting incident at school when the iPad cameras were mistakenly turned off for about ten minutes. What ensued after that was something I found pretty eye opening. Read this article about education. Sum up what the author's argument is and then speak to what you feel are the attitudes of the majority of students at ECCHS.  Additionally, list what you consider your number one strength as a student and one thing on which you could improve.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-elmore/from-entitled-to-empowere_1_b_4855109.html

Celebrate

https://www.dailywire.com/news/26931/walsh-matt-walsh#



Read this article. Matt Walsh is known for being extremely harsh, but truthful. What is his argument here? Do a rhetorical analysis of this piece. Also, find another article by Matt Walsh that in some way pertains to your bio ethics topic. Provide us with a url and give us a synopsis of the additional article in 2-5 sentences.

Preach Walt!

Friday, February 2, 2018

Preach Walt!

Read the following poem. Then, complete the tasks written below. 

When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer 

 

BY WALT WHITMAN

When I heard the learn’d astronomer, 

When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, 

When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them, 

When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room, 

How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, 

Till rising and gliding out I wander’d off by myself, 

In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time, 

Look’d up in perfect silence at the stars.

Write a poem in free verse on a subject of your choice. 

Which discipline better presents and captures the mystery and awe of the universe: science or poetry.  

What was Walt Whitman's attitude toward science?

Give Three Possible Paper Topics As Well. 

Pick an Argument, Any Argument!

Choose one of the following:

How is Frankenstein a Man vs. Nature story?



How is Frankenstein a Man vs. Self Story?



How is Frankenstein a Man vs. Society story?



Make your best argument. Use textual evidence.

What is His Argument?

The Eucharist

In this extremely informative AND entertaining talk, Fr. Mike Schmitz builds an argument about the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

THIS VIDEO IS 45 MINUTES LONG. You will NOT be able to bang out this blog in just a few minutes.

Watch the video and take notes. How does Father establish ethos? In what ways does he appeal to the emotions of the audience? And explain how he uses logic to unfold his argument. Because this argument is so complex, you might want to use your notes as an opportunity to make a little outline so that you don't lose track of his argument. Finally, what is the part that resonates with you?

This video was sent to me by two recent ECC alumni who were lucky enough to attend the FOCUS conference in Chicago a few weeks ago. They loved it so much that they sent it to me in hopes that all of you would get the opportunity to see it! It is not one you want to miss.

Holy Science?

https://aleteia.org/2018/01/12/neil-degrasse-tyson-concurs-catholicism-is-the-science-friendly-religion/


Read this article. Make an argument about the relationship between science and religion. Use evidence from this article and from the two letters we read this week in class.