Dai-Gurren

Challenge #1

== 1. Choose a team name. Your team name must have something to do with the themes of the 10 Commandments, The Beatitudes or Good and Evil. (Complete this as a team...) == James Antonenas ,Aaron Bui-le ,Raymond Cheng

Explanation- Dai-Gurren means have faith in traditional japanese and in modern japanese Dai-Gurren can also mean the drill

to the heavens. We chose this team name due to it being something we all agreed on.

James

== 2. Think about some laws we have in society today. (Complete this on your own and label your own responses). ==
 * Laws about stealing; Contract law; Property Law.
 * Laws are to protect all humans right
 * Laws is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible
 * Without laws there is no freedom for human society

Raymond and Aaron

== 3. Read the following short stories about the exodus from a children's website...these will help you get the background you need to understand the 10 Commandments: (Read through the stories in pairs/groups and disucss your answers, but each of you is to record and label your own response.) == [|The Story of Baby Moses] This story is about children being killed due to there religion and origin of birth. Moses mum takes him away and eventually he is brought up from a baby by the horrible Egyptians. They make him a slave his whole life but let him have the voice of the people.

[|Moses the Shepherd] After Moses had grown up, and was probably a little older than your parents, he was getting fed up with how his people were treated by Pharaoh. They still had to work so hard all these years later. One day Moses saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people, and he became so upset that he killed the Egyptian. After that Moses had to run away from Egypt because the Pharaoh found out what he'd done and was very angry with Moses. Moses ended up in a place called Midian. He had stopped to rest by a well when seven sisters came by to give their father's sheep some water. In the middle of feeding the sheep some shepherds came by and started to become very rude. They pushed the women aside and told them to get out of the way, that they needed the water more than they did. Moses saw all this and said to the shepherds, "These women were here first and they need the water just as badly as you do. If you have a problem take it up with me, but leave them alone and wait your turn." The shepherds listened to Moses, and Moses stayed and helped feed the sheep for the sisters. When the sisters got home their father asked them, "How did you get done so early today?" They answered, "An Egyptian rescued us from some shepherds, and he even drew the water out of the well for us and watered the whole flock." "Please, go and get him and invite him for supper," the father said. When they found Moses, and had talked with him for a while, they realized he had no place to stay. He ended up staying with them, and later married one of the sisters whose name was Zipporah. Moses became a shepherd, and took care of many animals. [|Moses and the Pharoah]

When Moses and his brother Aaron got to Egypt the Lord told them what to do. He said, "Go to Pharaoh and tell him to let the Israelites go. He will be very stubborn and it will take many signs and miracles before he will let you go; but everyone will know that I am God when he finally frees the Israelites."

So they did what God asked and they went to see Pharaoh. In front of Pharaoh Aaron threw down his staff and it became a snake (just as God told Moses it would).

Pharaoh didn't look surprised at all, he actually just smiled at Moses and Aaron. Without a word he snapped his fingers and a minute later three men walked in. Pharaoh whispered in one of the men's ears, and he nodded and spoke quietly to the others.

[|Moses and the 10 Commandments]

While Moses was gone, why did the people beg Aaron for something to worship? The answer, I believe, is that humans are created to worship. We will either worship God, ourselves, money, fame, pleasure, success or things. An idol can be anything (or anyone) you worship by giving it more importance than God. Louie Giglio, founder of Passion Conferences and author of The Air I Breathe: Worship as a Way of Life , said, "When you follow the trail of your time, energy, and money, you find a throne. And whatever or whomever is on that throne is the object of your worship!" Do you have an idol that is keeping the one true God from being on the center of your throne of worship? AARON, JAMES AND RAYMOND > Why were the 10 Commandments provided to the Jews at this time?
 * =**What do you think a covenant is? Define it - and if you are unsure, read this explanation first:**=
 * =**[|Definition of a covenant]**=
 * Covenant:1.law a contract dawn by deed.
 * 2. An agreement
 * 3. Covenant:is a solemn agreement to engage in or refrain from a specified action. It is commonly found in religious contexts, where it refers to sacred agreements
 * AARON
 * The 10 commandments provided to the jew to give a sense of guidance of good and wrong because at the time most of them didn't understand the difference. Also people need to follow rules so that we could live in peace and harmony. There must be rules or that people wouldn't suffer the consequence and would probably get away from it, this would mean that they could repeat their actions once more, so for this reason providing the 10 commandments would make the Jewish think twice before doing something.

James 4. Copy a list of the 10 Commandments to your page. > **Meaning:**The Creator of the universe declares He is our God and our deliverer and asks us to demonstrate our love for Him by having no other God's. > **Meaning:**one and only true God loves us so much that He is jealous of our love and does not want to share our love by us bowing down to meaningless idols. The Second Commandment goes to the heart of our relationship with our Creator. > **THREE:** '//You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.//' > **Meaning:**God asks us to respect His Holy name and not to use it in vain. The Third Commandment focuses on showing respect. It addresses the way we communicate our feelings about God to others and to Him. > **FOUR:** '//Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.//' > **Meaning:**God asks that we keep it set apart for Holy purposes so we can draw nearer to Him. The Fourth Commandment to remember the Sabbath concludes the section of the Ten Commandments that specifically helps define a proper relationship with God, how we are to love, worship and relate to Him. > **FIVE:** '//Honor your father and your mother.//' > **Meaning:**God instructs us to show love for our parents by honouring them. The Fifth Commandment introduces us to a series of Commandments that define proper relationships with other people. > **SIX:** '//You shall not murder// > **Meaning:**God asks us to express and demonstrate our love for our partner by not committing adultery. > **EIGHT:** '//You shall not steal.//' > **NINE:** '//You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.//' > **Meaning:**God says if we love others we should not deceive or lie to them. > **TEN:** 'You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's.' > **Meaning:**God instructs us not to covet because He knows it can entrap us into even greater sin. To covet means to crave or desire, especially in excessive or improper > > __**Question 5**__ > http://www.colourbox.com/image/a-knife-smeared-with-blood-a-murder-weapon-representative-photo-image-1845440 > Murder > http://www.defenselawlosangeles.com/category/kidnapping/ > > > > > 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. > The following are the definition of Happy from the Oxford Thesaurus: > cheery, merry, joyful, jovial, jolly, jocular, gleeful, carefree, untroubled, delighted, smiling, beaming, grinning, in good spirits, in a good mood, lighthearted, pleased, contented, content, satisfied, gratified, buoyant, radiant, sunny, blithe, joyous, beatific; thrilled, elated, exhilarated, ecstatic, blissful, euphoric, overjoyed, exultant, rapturous, in seventh heaven, on cloud nine, walking on air, jumping for joy, jubilant; informal chirpy, over the moon, on top of the world, tickled pink, on a high, as happy as a clam. > > The following are the definitions of Blessed from the Oxford Thesaurus: > holy, sacred, hallowed, consecrated, sanctified; ordained, canonized, beatified. > **JAMES** > **AARON** > == Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. == > // This Beatitude refers to those who are humble and do not think of themselves more highly than they should. Jesus has said various times that the humble will be greatest in heaven, and it also said elsewhere in the Bible that a man's pride will bring him down, but a lowly spirit will bring him honour Beatitude 2. ** Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. **// > // This Beatitude says that all of our discomforts and grievances will be healed once we turn towards God and become blessed by his love. Beatitude 3. ** Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. **// > // This Beatitude also refers to being humble. Meekness is also about humility. Moses was always described as a meek person, as in he knew that whatever he achieved was not by his own power, but was by the power of God. Beatitude 4 ** Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled **// > // This Beatitude speaks of the people who do their best to make the world a good and righteous place. They will be rewarded not only with the consequences of the good they have done, but also by the Lord when they one day reach heaven.Beatitude 5. ** Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy **// > // I believe this beatitude talks about how those who show mercy in their lives on earth will eventually be shown mercy by God on the judgement day when he decides who will join him in heaven forever. Beatitude 6. ** Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God **// > // This Beatitude refers to those who fill their minds with good thoughts, and are always willing to go out of their way to help others. These people will be rewarded by God in the end. Beatitude 7 ** Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God **// > // Peace makers are people who do their best to try to get along with everyone and to encourage others to do the same. These people will have a place in heaven one day. Beatitude 8 ** Blessed is those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake **// > // We must stand up for what we believe in and what is right, no matter the consequences, as it is the will of God. It may be hard at times, but we will be doing the right thing. The ten commandments are laws that tell us how to live. The Beatitudes are implied encouragements to be good and holy people. These are more suitable to live by in our modern day society. // > > > **JAMES & AARON** > >> __ Luke 8:16-17 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light." __ >> __ Luke 11:33-36 "No man, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar, nor under a basket, but on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness. Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn’t darkness. If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light." __  The Beatitudes are shown throughout this story multiple times. To show your light and stand out out you need to have courage, faith and zeal in your heart like a burning fire or passion. It takes strength to show your values and your flaws and not care of what others may have to say. It takes courage to show your pain and your fears (your light). If you hide your light people wont know what kind of person you really are. You will be hidden. Your light is like a human finger print, every fingerprint is different and in a way it defines you and separates you from others. If your light isn't showing you are hidden between the shadows, grasp your soul and dont be ashamed. >> >> >> __** Luke 10:30-37 ** Jesus answered, "A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the host, and said to him, ‘Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.’ Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?" He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." __ A wide range of Beatitudes which are embodied and shown throughout by the good Samaritan himself. These include the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh Beatitudes. The Samaritan hungered and searched for righteousness by taking it upon himself to help a man who he did not know, most people wouldn't bother. The Samaritan displayed mercy by not leaving the man to die on the road, but instead helping him get back to health. The Samaritan was pure in heart as he did everything he could to help another. He was a peacemaker as he made sure to always help others whenever he could. He was a very humble man and was a gift through Gods eyes. > 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...) > Marginalised: (V.)Treat (a person or a group ) as insignificant.
 * ===ONE: '//You shall have no other gods before Me.//'===
 * **TWO:** '//You shall not make for yourself a carved image--any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.//'
 * **Meaning:**God asks us to demonstrate love and not hate towards others by not murdering. We must learn to control our tempers. Taking another person's life is not our right to decide. That judgment is reserved for God alone.
 * **SEVEN:** '//You shall not commit adultery.//'
 * **Meaning:**God instructs us to show our love and respect for others by not stealing what belongs to them.
 * Aaron and James
 * 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).
 * 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).
 * The picture above is an example of murder, as it show an arm covered in blood and a kitchen knife. Judging by the picture the guy was probably stabbed.
 * The picture hasn't follow the 6th commandment.
 * The picture shows an example of kidnapping.
 * The picture hasn't follow the 8th commandment
 * **AARON**
 * Challenge 2
 * 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 must 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).
 * Question 1
 * Question 1
 * Beatitudes: Beatitudes are virtues in which it guides us to how to live and interact with each other, Jesus has taught us the eight beatitudes. It has been describe as a map which point out and show the the values of the Christ. Beatitudes are important and is a major attribute in life.
 * 3. With this step you have two choices (you must do your own work here...) :
 * 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] . __Describe__ in your own words which Beatitudes are illustrated in your chosen parable. (for an A or B you must do this option).
 * JAMES
 * Outcast: (N.) A person who has been rejected by society or a social group

Marginalised( Jesus's time): Marginalised(Present): Outcast(Jesus's time)- Outcast(Present)- __**AARON**__ > > == To complete this challenge, you must write two longer pieces of text:  ==
 * Widow
 * Tax Collector
 * Prostitutes
 * Homeless
 * Refugees
 * People suffering mental illness
 * People who have a different religion than society
 * Person who is suffering an illness
 * Criminals- Dangerous criminal might be sent somewhere out of the country.
 * Illegal visit to a country, you'll be sent right back to where you belong.
 * 5. Here again, you have two choices: (complete on your own and label)
 * 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...)
 * After reading the scenario about Human Right and Children, I was deeply shock that all across the world, hundred of thousands of children are affected by arm conflict. This could result to serious injuries and even death. These are children we are talking about. They're not ready to go through war at such a young age. The children from the poorer countries have lost their childhood and are exposed to great danger, thus it could result to a psychological and physical suffering. This is too cruel. These are innocent children, not some blood thirsty soldiers. They should have a choice; a right for education, freedom and to happiness but I can guarantee you that they are depress and feel like they're are trap with no hope at all. All their dreams are crush and everything they wanted are gone. They have no choice, nothing at all. Imagine living in a world like that? It is great that we are making a change, by providing food,education and shelter for those who are in need. The scenario relates to the beatitude: 'Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied'. If you help and bless those who seek righteousness then God shall judge upon them.
 * **AARON**
 * 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.
 * Now-a-days, people are judgemental. They would judge others who differ from them. People could also get influence from other's perspective on other race and this could lead to stereotypes and prejudice. This is how people are marginalised; people think they're better than another individual; whether they are a different race, culture, appearance etc. The person who think they're are 'special' or 'normal' wouldn't treat the other individual with no respect as they believe they are insignificant. This isn't the way to think. God created every one of us differently. **We are suppose to be different**; we are unique. The world we live in has a rich diversity of cultural background so it is unacceptable to marginalise others. It is wrong. God doesn't want this.
 * This case relates to beatitudes as it is showing the way we treat each other. Rather than marginalise others, we bless them;help them, comfort them,etc.
 * **JAMES**
 * **JAMES**
 * an __ "explanation" __... to explain is to make the relationship between things clear, or to provide how/why (Question 2, Question 3, Question 5).
 * a __ "description" __... to describe is to provides characteristics and features of something (Question 3, Question 5).

2. Brainstorm and create a list of synonyms( words with a similiar meaning) for each of the following terms Aaron Bui-Le 3. Paste onto your team page two media items( movie,link,clip,)... one that portrays good and the other evil.
 * Good: Words that have the same meaning as good are:excellent,nice, kind, fine, right,well, satisfying, wonderful and superb.
 * Evil: Words that have the same meaning as evil are: bad,wicked, wrong, mischief, ill and immoral.
 * Conscience : Words that have the same meaning as conscience are: inner voice, principles, right and wrong and morals.
 * For each media item, EXPLAIN why each item portrays "good" or "evil"
 * Write a 300 word reflection statement on the following: "What is often accepted as "good" in society is not always "good" in Christian life". Refer to an aspect of mainstream society that your conscience tells you might be acceptable for others, but you know in your heart isn't quite right (eg, consumerism, only wanting name brands, casual/binge drinking, damage to the environment, focussing on being "popular", etc...). Each group member should focus on a different aspect of society to reflect on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsbBtfqWtko&feature=related- This video portrays evil due to it breaking the commandment of, Thy shall not steal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM6a28YRQ0o- This video portrays good due t it showing a man saving a random man. He's a Hero Whats is good? It can be something that is pleasing, or something that is right. It is Obvious that good id the opposite of evil but what does it really mean throughout society? The nature of goodness has been given many treatments; one is that the good is based on the natural love, bonding, and affection that begins at the earliest stages of personal development; another is that goodness is a product of knowing truth. Differing views also exist as to why evil might arise. Many religious and philosophical traditions claim that evil behavior is an aberration that results from the imperfect human condition. Sometimes, evil is attributed to the existence of free will and human agency. Some argue that evil itself is ultimately based in an ignorance of truth. A variety of Enlightenment thinkers have alleged the opposite, by suggesting that evil is learned as a consequence of tyrannical social structures. ''Theories of moral goodness inquire into what sorts of things are good, and what the word "good" really means in the abstract. As a philosophical concept, goodness might represent a hope that natural love be continuous, expansive, and all-inclusive. In a monotheistic religious context, it is by this hope that an important concept of God is derived —as an infinite projection of love, manifest as goodness in the lives of people. In other contexts, the good is viewed to be whatever produces the best consequences upon the lives of people, especially with regard to their states of well being. In society being popular is seen as good, to friends and maybe even the community, but in the church being popular is not such a good thing and is irrelevant due to your life not being about you to be the best and popular but to thank and serve god, in a catholic community that is seen as good.

JAMES ANDONENAS

4. Find the lyrics to a song or poem that promotes good in society > The song that I have chosen is called 'We Are The World' by many famous artists; including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincey Joney, etc. > > **Lyrics** > > There comes a time when we heed a certain call > When the world must come together as one > There are people dying > And its time to lend a hand to life > The greatest gift of all > > We can't go on pretending day by day > That someone, somehow will soon make a change > We are all a part of Gods great big family > And the truth, you know, > Love is all we need > > [Chorus] > We are the world, we are the children > We are the ones who make a brighter day > So lets start giving > There's a choice we're making > We're saving our own lives > Its true we'll make a better day > Just you and me > > Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares > And their lives will be stronger and free > As God has shown us by turning stones to bread > So we all must lend a helping hand > > [Chorus] > > When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all > But if you just believe there's no way we can fall > Let us realize that a change can only come > When we stand together as one > > [Chorus: x2] > EXPLAIN how that song promotes good. Make sure you quote specific lines from the song and explain those lines.
 * Embed a hyperlink to that song /lyrics on your team page. (see the wiki "help" section for how to hyperlink.
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2W4-0qUdHY&feature=related
 * The song that I have chosen has a powerful meaning to it; to help people in need and that if we all united we'll make a brighter day, a much better day.
 * For the first paragraph; it talks about people that are in need and how much conflict there is in the world due to wars and racism. There are people suffering but we can change all of this by lending others a hand to life, this is the greatest gift, as God wants us to help others.
 * The second paragraph talks about; needing to make a change now, because we can't always pretend that everything is going fine. We need to make choices for the better. There are people who have been neglected and suffer loneliness but by giving love to those who needs it, helps a lot. We are God's children meaning that we are a big family. Love is all we need.
 * The third paragraph talks about us, as children of God's big family and that we can do anything, if we work together. We have choices and these choices can affect others; for good or bad.
 * The meaning for the fourth paragraph is quiet the same as to paragraph 2; by sending love to others, they will feel that they are part of the world. If you give them love their (people in need) spirit will strengthen. It also gives an example of how God turn stone to bread. Basically the example is trying to tell us that anything is possible to achieve if we work together and if we put our minds to it.
 * The fifth paragraph talks about if you believe, then nothing will be in your way.

The song is trying to convey that; in order to make a world a peaceful place, we must realise that we have to stand together and help those who are less fortunate because they are your brothers or sister and we, are a big family.

Aaron Bui le 5. Find a scripture passage that has a positive message that helps shape your life. >
 * Copy and paste the scripture passage and its bible reference onto your team page.
 * Write about a time in your life when you had a choice whether or not to "do good". Explain how applying this scripture passage to your life may have helped you with that choice (ie, you didn't choose good, but on reflection could have; or you did choose good, what influenced you?)

Luke 17:11-19
New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy [ [|a] ] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” > 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. > 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. > 17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

There was a time in my life were I could have easily stolen an object without getting caught, but i knew that it was wrong so i decided to do the right thing (good) and pay for the object instead of doing bad and stealing it. This scripture influenced me to do good; due to me knowing that even though, I didn't know the seller or had any true respect for him, I showed a random act of kindness similar to Jesus in the passage and did what was right.

JAMES ANDONENAS

= Challenge 4 =

1. Visit  [|The Caritas Homepage] a What is Caritas? Caritas is a global network which spans over 200 countries and territories; supporting those who are less fortunate by doing donations which is known as 'Project Compassion'; also by providing education, food, training and improving health within the community. b What are the four aims of their programs? T__he four aims of their programs are:__ Others: c How are these four aims connected to the 10 Commandments and the Beatitudes? The four aims are connected toBeatitudes. For beatitudes; the four aims follow most of the beatitudes ( beatitudes from 1-7). They follow the beatitudes as Caritas help communities who are suffering from poverty; this relates to beatitudes from 1- 3 as it tells us to bless those who are suffering. By promoting justice the community would have a sense of fairness, this relates to the beatitudes from 4-7 as the less fortunate people seek to be notice and obtain what others take for granted (food, home,education). d Choose one of the [|Global Issues] on the page (by clicking the link). Each group member must focus on a different issue here, and complete your own responses. For the issue you choose, write about the following:
 * Caritas helps the poorest of the poor live a life of dignity.
 * End poverty
 * Promote Justice
 * Uphold dignity
 * Improving health
 * Overcome illiteracy
 * Reduce the environmental damage
 * Conserving cultural identity
 * Providing training for better agricultural practices.

__** My chosen Global Issue is Water and Sanitation **__
 * === Why is this an important issue? ===
 * Water and Sanitation is a very important issue which has been dealt with. Although there are many other communities which they don't have clean water to drink. Drinking dirty water can make people develop 'Waterborne diarrhoeal disease'. This disease has killed millions each year and is a major concern for 3rd world countries.
 * What have you learnt about your faith in recent weeks that might lead you to take an interest in this topic?
 * I've believe that there are people who are struggling in their lives and are being unnotice. By recognising and supporting programs, it would help greatly to the project. As people are happy to be recognise rather than been hidden to the world and by supporting; (donating money) people would believe that people in the world are kind and generous.
 * List 5 facts about this issue

> **Explain what Australia is doing to help out in this area.** > drinking water supplies to over 2,000 people. As we are repairing 20 boreholes, rehabilitating 5 more and establishing 5 deep wells. Program in Mozambique built ten new water points which would provides 2,500 people with safe water to drink.
 * Women are usually the ones who collect the water.
 * 1.4 million children die from diseases when drinking unclean water.
 * Collecting water is one of the most laborious tasks in many developing countries.
 * Drinking unclean water can lead to having Waterborne diarrhoeal disease.
 * Clean water and adequate sanitation facilities and better hygiene practices can stop the spread of disease and improve nutrition.
 * Australia has made a response to this issue. Australia is invlove in a program in Peru, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. We provide clean water infastructures to 28,000 people in Peru. Programs in Zimbabwe has improve
 * === Describe what YOU could do to help out in this area - beyond giving a donation ===
 * ===I could go over to an undevelop countries and do free services for the poor.===
 * === Write a short diary entry about this issue (5 - 6 sentences) from the perspective of a person who does not have a faith background and who does not believe we are responsible for helping others in our world. ===

Dear Diary,
==Mum has gone fetch some water from over the range of mountains and when she would return back after the long journey, her hand would be filled with cuts from holding the bucket of water for a long period of time. There is no rain. Water is crucial but many people from our villiage die from it. We are scare to drink the water but we have no choice. I guest that we would have to live like this for the rest of our lives. No one would notice our insignificant villiage. I would rather die than to see my family and friends die right in front of my very own eyes. Our family have prayed countless time for cleaner water, but nothing has change. I question myself; 'Is there really a God?'. My faith is slowly diminishing and my hope is crushed. My next door neighbour died, and I can't bear this anymore... There must be a change! IS THERE REALLY ANYONE THERE TO HELP US?- I don't think so.....==

Aaron Bui-Le
2. 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 so much to see and do!! [|Oxfam Australia]

3. Go to your wardrobe and choose 10 items of clothing/ shoes/ accessories and check the tags for the following-

a What is the brand? b Origin of fabric? c Where is the item made?

Don't be shy! List all data on your team site.. this should be interesting. ==== d Make a table on your team page to record your findings. (use the "Table" button when editing your page to insert a table). ====
 * || Brand || Origin of fabric || Where is the item made ||
 * Zig Sf Jean || Yd. || Denim || Australia ||
 * School scarf || N/A || Cotton || China ||
 * Altan scarf || Yd. || Cotton || Australia ||
 * Casual belt || N/A || Leather || China ||
 * School belt || N/A || Leather || China ||
 * Converse black || Converse ||  || China ||
 * Socks || Puma || Wool || China ||
 * Shirt || Giordano ||  || China ||
 * Blazer || Beare and Ley || Polyester || Australia ||
 * Jumper || Fila ||  || China ||

= James = e Choose one country where one of your items is made and do a short investigation into how clothing is manufactured in that country. Consider issues such as:

= Chosen Country: China = f. record your findings in dot points on your team page g. reflect... does knowing about how YOUR clothes get made make you think differently about what and from which country you'd buy clothing again? After researching on clothes; it makes me think about how lucky I am to have these wonderful clothes. These people work countless hours, trying to support their family while I just take the clothes for granted. I would continue to buy clothes from China, as it would support them. Many people in China rely on clothing factories as this could be the only job that is avaliable or suitable for them, so if by some reason the factory close due to being bankrupt then it would impinge on the many workers and could leave them homeless. So by purchasing clothes I am helping those who fabricate these wonderful clothes. Aaron Bui-Le 4.
 * == age of workers ==
 * In China, the ages of workers are from 14-20.
 * == working conditions (how many days per week do they work? ventilation? lighting? crowded? sick leave? holidays?) ==
 * For a typical person he/she would work about 12-14 hours a day for about 5-7 days a week.
 * Usually the places are poorly lited.
 * The working place are crowded.
 * Most big company dont provide holiday payment or sick leave.
 * == pay (per piece? per hour?) ==
 * They would pay workers per hour. The payment are cheap and varies. The salary of a normal person, working in a clothing factory would be lest then an Australian salay by a mile, as the currency exchange are different.
 * Working at clothing factory is considered cheap labour work.
 * == job protection ==
 * Job protection are generally poor, since they're are many people working,
 * == care/consideration for the environment by that company ==
 * Clothing company doesn't really harm the environment.
 * == access to family ==
 * Workers have choices to have a break and spend some time with their family.

a Ask yourself, could one of the [|Sweatshops (check out your fave brands on the left hand side)] featured on the Oxfam website have created this garment for you?

b Do you feel a 'change of heart' ? How do you [|reconcile] your thoughts with your actions?

c Consider the following- From what you've studied and reflected upon, how do you perceive your future decision making regarding ethically made clothing? = =

Create an under 1 minute video diary of your response. Make sure to upload it onto your team page!

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