essay paper on Religion/ethics

Assigned Readings: • Dennis et al. St Francis and the Foolishness of God. pp. 64-82 • United States Catholic Bishops, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility in DocSharing or http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship/FCStatement.pdf • View brief video on Faithful Citizenship: http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org/resources/videos (Scroll down to second video labelled "Faithful Citizenship.") FORMAT: Your reflection is intended to help you focus on your readings and consists of a reflection on the on-line and Dennis texts which should consist of three paragraphs and should be approximately two typed, double-spaced pages in length (not much more or less). • In your first paragraph, clearly identify each reading and summarize the central concern or theme of each of the required readings for the week. Start your comment on each reading with the words “The central concern(s) of … reading is….” Be sure to list each reading and its concerns separately. You must have at least one sentence for each of the readings assigned for the week. • In your second paragraph, focus in on a particular passage that moved you from one of the assigned readings or sparked your interest, e.g., “The idea/passage that most sparked my interest is….” What is it about this idea or passage that struck you? Why? • In your final paragraph, attempt to make a connection between an issue or insight from the reading and your own life experience, especially regarding implications for your own potential for civic engagement and leadership. Be specific. Start this paragraph with the sentence, “The connection I made between the reading and my life experience was….” • Reflection: Part 1 : Write a reflection on the Dennis reading, the "Faithful Citizenship" document, and the video using the required reflection format (see above format).That means your first paragraph should include concerns of all three sources listed here.(300 words). • Part 2 :Responsibility: why you feel the Church calls its members to be politically active. ( 150 words). . Level the answers like part 1 and 2. NO TITLE PAGE/ YOU HAVE THE BOOK ON “St Francis and the foolishness of God”.

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