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Humanity's Quest for MeaningSince humans were created to be in relationship with God, it's our natural inclination to seek out God-sized significance. Unfortunately, due to sin, mankind seeks significance in the things we do/achieve, the world around us, or the stuff we have... not who we are, as image-bearers of God. With this in mind, we will wrestle with the question of where we look for meaning in our lives.
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Diversity & OppressionOur quest to find meaning in achievement or material wealth inevitably results in the exploitation and oppression of others. All Americans are “hyphen-Americans” and on paper that diversity has been celebrated. However, history shows us that there has always been an imbalance, with one group claiming to be more deserving of America's inalienable rights than another group which inevitably results in oppression.
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Becoming People of JusticeGiven our true identity as image-bearers, as well as the existence of oppression and exploitation, it is critical that we take seriously the mandate given to us by the One in whose image we are created: to care for the world and for each other. This means actively participating in the cause of the oppressed! As we study history and read a variety of texts, we will explore ways in which we can become people of justice!
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