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• Jesus' mission statement includes:

  • Proclaiming good news to the poor
  • Proclaiming freedom to the prisoners
  • Recovery of sight for the blind
  • Setting the oppressed free
  • Proclaiming the year of the Lord’s favor
• During the time of Jesus, the sociopolitical context included:

  • Violence, such as crucifixion, beheadings, capture of slaves, and burning villages
  • Oppressive leaders like Herod the Great
  • Repression of people, especially harshly repressed rebellion
  • Rich-poor relationships with labor exploitation and unjust taxation
  • Society's negative view of women, considering them impure during menstruation
• Rich-poor relationships during Jesus' time:

  • Rich owned land and let peasants live there, but leases were troublesome, leading to conflicts
  • Peasants faced labor exploitation and unjust taxation, with tributes and taxes taking a significant portion of their production
• Jesus used various methods to convey his message:

  • Usage of "Father" to show God's desire for friendship and intimacy
  • Usage of daily images like bakeries and marketplaces to relate to people's daily lives
  • Usage of relevant experiences like the good shepherd and forgiving father to illustrate God's saving love
• Jesus' symbolic actions included:

  • Showing friendship with women, providing a safe space for them
  • Calling the unqualified, emphasizing that everyone has a role and purpose in life
  • Washing of feet to symbolize the mission to love and serve each other
• Jesus' passion and death:

  • He suffered every ounce of pain and suffering, remaining fully human and faithful to God
• Jesus' resurrection:

  • Demonstrates the union of Jesus' humanity and divinity, showing that goodness will triumph despite challenges, and God is always with us
• Violence in the context discussed includes crucifixion, beheadings, the capture of slaves, and burning villages, mainly attributed to the Romans
• These violent acts have no purpose other than to terrorize the population, as mentioned by Pagola
• Statues of emperors were used to remind the people of who the real "Lord" was, emphasizing the power dynamics
• Violence is highlighted as the most effective way to keep people under submission in the historical context
• Herod the Great, a builder and tyrant represented by the Roman Empire, is noted for killing first-born males, including his actions towards Jesus
• Herod the 10th harshly repressed any act of rebellion to his policy as a vassal of Rome, particularly related to taxation
• In the rich-poor relationship discussed, the rich owned land and allowed peasants to live on it, but conflicts arose due to troublesome leases, such as demanding half of the production
• Peasants faced labor exploitation and unjust taxation, with tributes and taxes amounting to a significant portion of a family's production
• Peasant concerns included how to have enough seeds to plant and harvest without falling into debt due to the oppressive taxation system
• Deon - duty
• Deontological ethics: doing what you ought to do
• Consequentialism: assertive action depending on its consequences
• Virtue Ethics: centers around developing virtuous character traits to foster moral excellence
• Aristotle's view: if you want to be a good person, do good things consistently
• Divine Command theory: morality is based on God's command, where right actions are considered as God's commands
• S.T.O.P Method:

  • Search out the facts: who, what, why, how, etc
  • Object: a moral act is that to which the action tends by its very nature (object or murder)
  • Intention or motive: reasoning
  • Circumstances: set of conditions
• Thinking about alternatives and consequences:

  • Alternatives are considered
  • Don't act without thinking about the consequences
  • Considering others as an end goal
• Module 2.3 Love and Sexuality:

  • Family Expectations: Family dynamics and expectations shape relationship views, often conflicting with individual aspirations
  • Societal Norms: Cultural norms influence dating, marriage, and family structures, offering order but limiting freedom
  • New Challenges: Modern changes require redefining traditional relationship roles, promoting adaptability and communication
  • Diversity: Differing cultural and religious beliefs lead to challenges in relationships among individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • We crave companionship, intimacy, and belonging
• Love as Gift of Self: Love is more than just a feeling; it's about giving yourself to someone else completely
• Imago Dei: Everyone deserves respect no matter who they are
• Sexuality as Gift: Sexuality, a sacred gift, must be used ethically and responsibly, reflecting love and communion
• Communication: Open, honest communication is essential for building trust, understanding, and intimacy in relationships
• Call to Love and Serve: Love extends beyond relationships, calling for service, justice, and compassion in society to make society better for all
• Jesus's Example: Jesus's teachings on agape love, humility, and service provide a model for building authentic relationships
• St. John Baptist de La Salle: La Salle's approach to education reflects Christ's love and compassion, emphasizing inclusivity and personal connection in leadership