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**//vibe///vīb/**
** Noun: A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others:"a lot of moody people giving off bad vibes".**

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2) There are a lot of laws we have in society today. Some of these include:

 * 1) No Stealing
 * 2) No Violence
 * 3) Don't drive while under the influence

These laws are around the prevent people from harming another person.By default, these simple laws make every day life a lot safer. What would it be like without these laws? well, there would be people stealing things and there would be total chaos. Some people would eventually be left aside with nothing which wouldn't be fair.

== 3) A  covernant **is defined as, a promise between a person and there Lord.**  ==

At the time the Jews where living in sin and lust so the Commandments where introduced to help then live a better more decent life style.

By introducing these commandments a lot of the sin was with held and it assisted in living out their Covent with God.

4)The Ten Commandments are :

 * **I. I am the Lord your God**
 * **II. You shall have no other gods before me**
 * **III. You shall not make for yourself an idol**
 * **IV. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain**
 * **V. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy**
 * **VI. Honor your father and mother**
 * **VII. You shall not kill**
 * **VIII. You shall not commit adultery**
 * **IX. You shall not steal**
 * **X. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife**

**The commandments about God are: I, II, III, and IV**

**The "negative" commandments are: I, II, III, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X**

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5. For homework, you and your partner must locate images/headlines of people who are NOT following the commandments
== Paste the links or images onto your team page and provide an explanation of what the image/headline is telling us about people who have NOT followed the commandments. Explain how a failure to follow the Commandments, in general, impacts on modern society. // (Locate images/stories/headlines together, but you each must write and label your own explanations). // ==

 Challenge #2 3. With this step you have two choices (you must do your own work here...) : 4. What does it mean to be marginalised or outcast? As a team make a Venn Diagram or other chart which compares who the outcasts or marginalised were in Jesus' time, and who are those left on the margins of society today. (for example... a widow or a tax collector was an outcast in Jesus' time - today, it might be the homeless or refugees...) 5. Here again, you have two choices: (complete on your own and label)
 * 1) Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page.
 * 2) Read "The Beatitudes" as found in Matthew 15: 1 - 12 [|The Beatitudes: Matthew 5: 1 - 12] . Also, read through the two explanations of the Beatitudes found on the wiki's "Beatitudes" page (towards bottom of navigation bar...)
 * Discuss what you have read in your team.
 * As a team, construct a list of synonyms for the words "Blessed" and "Happy" - you can make two separate lists, upload a table, or do a word web or mind map - be creative! You can start with what is in your heads, and add to this using an online tool such as [|Synonyms online].
 * Explain what the Beatitudes mean. You should write in complete sentences and use some of your synonyms in your response. (Individually, what does each Beatitude mean? As a whole - What do they mean for us as Christians?...) (Type and label your own answer).
 * read this passage "The Widow's Offering" and explain in a short paragraph which Beatitudes are illustrated through this passage: [|The parable of the Widow's Offering Mark 1: 41-44] [|Explanation of the parable] (You will receive a C or less on this part of the criteria if you choose this option).
 * OR using your bibles, or searching online, locate a parable or other passage in the New Testament which illustrates one or more of the values from the Beatitudes. Try this as a starting point: [|List of parables] . Write a short paragraph which summarises your parable and explain in your own words which Beatitudes are illustrated in your chosen parable. (for an A or B you must do this option).
 * read one of the scenarios about Human Rights and Children from Amnesty International linked here: [|Scenarios] . Explain in a short paragraph how this relates to the Beatitudes today. (C response...)
 * OR think about society today - write your own description of a real life situation where someone is outcast or marginalised. Then, explain how this situation illustrates or relates to the beatitudes today.


 * 2. **

"Blessed"


 * anoint
 * baptize
 * beatify
 * canonize
 * commend
 * confirm
 * consecrate

"Happy"


 * Glad
 * Felicitous
 * Well-chosen
 * Beaming
 * Joyful
 * Cheerful
 * Pleased


 * In Christianity, the Beatitudes (Latin for "Blessings") are a set of eight blessings contained in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Four beatitudes also appear in the Sermon on the Plain in the Gospel of Luke, where they are contrasted with four woes. **


 * The Beatitudes: **
 * Blessed are the poor - Material things block us from loving God and others **
 * Blessed are they who mourn - To be apart of other peoples lives **
 * Blessed are the meek - To not be harsh towards others **


 * Blessed are the merciful - To forgive others **
 * Blessed are the clean of heart - To do the right thing and have faith **
 * Blessed are the peacemakers - To resolve problems peacefully **
 * Blessed are they who are persecuted - To have faith in God and believe in the right thing **

3)
 * The parable of the lamp under a basket illustrates the beatitudes, "Blessed are they who are persecuted" and "Blessed are the clean of heart". It mainly presents "Blessed are the clean of heart" as having faith would open us up to God as the light from the lamp shined when ion the stand. **

4)
 * An outcast is someone that has been rejected from a society or group due to any sort of quality they might poses (beliefs, appearance...). **


 * Marginalised is where the process whereby certain groups suffering deprivation, eg the impoverished, unemployed, single parents and those with limited formal education are pushed to the edge of society where they have little say in decision making and are denied the means to improve their position. **

outcast in Jesus’s time: The outcasts in Jesus' time were the prostitutes, people with sickness, lepers, people who didn't believe in the main religion, tax collectors, people that had diseases, and people that were unclean.

outcasts in todays time: the homeless, people with mental illnesses, people who don’t follow trends.


 * 5. **
 * There are alot of situation that display the beatitudes in life one being is the poor they are people who have no homes, no familys, no food or even education. This relates to one of the beatitude "Blessed are they who mourn" because it means to be apart of other people lives. **

Challenge #3

__**IMAGES OF GOOD AND EVIL**__ 1. Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page. 2. Brainstorm and create a list of synonyms( words with a similiar meaning) for each of the following terms : 3. Paste onto your team page two media items( movie,link,clip,)... one that portrays good and the other evil.
 * Good
 * Evil
 * Conscience

4. Find the lyrics to a song or poem that promotes good in society.

5. Find a scripture passage that has a positive message that helps shape your life.

2)
Synonyms: good - bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad(predicate), peachy, slap-up, swell, smashinggood enoughgoodishhotredeeming(prenominal)satisfactory, acceptablesolidsuperbwell-behaved, well behaved evil - atrocious, flagitious, grievous, monstrousbadblack, dark, sinistercorruptive, perversive, pestiferousdemonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic, unholydespicable, ugly, vile, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretcheddevilish, diabolic, diabolical, mephistophelian, mephistopheleanevil-minded conscience - //conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong// //motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions//

4)
Biscuits Of Love by Mindy Carpenter Flood over my soul. When I think of Grandma. They make me feel whole. Gathering at her house. With all the family there. We made lots of memories. For all of us to share.
 * Memories of my youth.

Lessons that she taught me. Guide me thru the day. If I listened closely. I cannot go astray. Love and commitment. She drilled into me. Making the person that I am. Just who I want to be.

Grandma has many names. Each one has their chosen. But the names I want her called Starts with love, For she is warm and not frozen. ||

5)

 * Psalm 23:4**
 * Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,**
 * I will fear no evil,**
 * for you are with me;**
 * your rod and your staff,**
 * they comfort me.**

Challenge # 4

Challenge 4 is so easy for 2 reasons- there are only 4 parts AND you don't even have to leave your bedroom ! ! ! 1. Visit  [|Learn about Oxfam] a <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">When and where was Oxfam established? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">b <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">What is the purpose of Oxfam's work? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">c <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">What can you do to help Oxfam achieve this?

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">2. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Visit Oxfam ** ( stands for 'Oxford Committee for Famine Relief' ) ** via the link below and put yourself in the shoes of a sweatshop worker by either reading a 24 year old worker's blog OR watching Lulu's Story OR playing the Sweatshop Game OR by just choosing your own adventure.. check it out, there's sooo much to see and do!! <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">[|Oxfam Australia]

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**3.** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Go to your wardrobe and choose <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">10 <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> items of clothing/ shoes/ accessories and check the tags for the following-

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">** a what is the** **brand?** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**b** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> **origin of fabric?** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**c** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> **where is the item made?**

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Don't be shy! List all data on your team site.. this should be interesting. <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**4.** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">** a Ask yourself, could one of the** <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">[|Sweatshops (check out your fave brands on the left hand side)] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> featured on the Oxfam website have created this garment for you?

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">b <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> Do <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">you feel <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">a <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">'change of heart' <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">How do you [|reconcile] your thoughts with your actions?

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">c Consider <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">the following- <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">From what you've studied and reflected upon, how do <span style="color: #ffff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">you <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> perceive your future decision making regarding ethically made clothing?

The Vibe™ Copyright © 2011 1. a) Oxfam was originally founded in Oxfam in 1942.

b) Oxfam works directly with communities and seeks to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them.The Oxfam International Secretariat leads, facilitates,and supports collaboration between the Oxfam affiliates to increase Oxfam's impact on poverty and injustice through advocacy campaigns, development programmes and emergency response.

c) There are lots of ways you can get involved with Oxfam.You could become a financial supporter, speak out against poverty with other campaigners around fundraise for Oxfam at one of events or volunteer your time with them.I f people would like to help directly, the best thing to do right now is to make a donation to the red cross.