September 20, 2007
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Ten Lies Ten Truths
Annually the back-to-school activities (new classes) have sparked lively conversations at our house. From topics in science class to a New Testament religion class, we have covered the gamut of controversies. And this year is no different as DD#4 is taking Ethics.
While her teacher is using documentary films on various topics *chosen* by the students from her (rarified) list to spark discussion, they are covering some standard ethical dilemmas: drugs, poverty, torture, abortion, atomic energy, et cetera. I truly enjoy hearing about this class.
But it made me run downstairs to the basement in search of a book I knew I had somewhere.....
Ah, yes! Ten Lies Ten Truths:Stories Illuminating America Today by Parker Hudson. I commend it to your attention, as in a very entertaining way, Mr Hudson addresses the ethical questions confronting our society's belief system. The ten chapters tell stories about Evolution, History (revisionism), Abortion, God (Allah), Absolutes, Character, Marriage, Statism, p*rn*graphy, and Family. In the space of just a few pages, the reader is forced to question what he knows - or thinks he knows - and is challenged to learn the truth.
Learn more about Parker Hudson at his website here.
I have read his other books, The President and On the Edge, both of which I recommend.
And for the sake of reference, he reads Randy Alcorn
Comments (2)
The extra, at-home dialogue on ethics is sure to have a sharpening effect on your daughter. I had not heard of the Hudson book~~sounds interesting. And Randy Alcorn is an author I very much appreciate. My favorites were _Safely Home_ and _Heaven_.
Sounds good. I love the discussions around the dinner table. My husband is better than me at challenging our kids to really think through the issues.
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