Friday, 29 May 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Same Words... Different Meanings
WORD | Your Understanding (Adult Culture) | Postmodern Understanding (Youth Culture) |
Tolerance | Accepting others without agreeing with or sharing their beliefs or lifestyle choices. | Accepting that each individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth claims are equal. |
Respect | Give due consideration to others beliefs and lifestyle choices without necessarily approving of them. | Wholehearted approving of others’ beliefs or lifestyle choices. |
Acceptance | Embracing people for who they are, not necessarily for what they say or do. | Endorsing and even praising others for their beliefs and lifestyle choices. |
Moral Judgments | Certain things are morally right and wrong as determined by God. | We have no right to judge another person’s view or behaviour. |
Personal Preference | Preferences of colour, food, clothing style, hobbies, etc. are personally determined. | Preferences of sexual behaviours, value systems, and beliefs are personally determined. |
Personal Rights | Everyone has the right to be treated justly under the law. | Everyone has the right to do what he or she believes is best for himself or herself. |
Freedom | Being free to do what you know you ought to do. | Being able to do anything you want to do. |
Truth | An absolute standard of right and wrong. | Whatever is right for you. |
Have you discovered any of the post modern thinking in the young people that you interact with?
What are some of your thoughts on dealing with the postmodern mindset?
Leave a comment and lets get the discussion rolling...
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Ball And Chain?
Parents struggling to get their kids to revise in the run-up to exams can now keep them at their desk using a ball and chain that only unlocks when they have studied for long enough.
Click HERE to check out the article...
Let me know what you thought : )