Participant’s Manual
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Let’s begin by distinguishing between personal values and universal (world-wide) values. It is important that we don’t cross over into personal values such as your personal beliefs about matters like abortion, homosexuality, or the legalization of marijuana, etc. when talking about a value system. We would never want to say that these particular values were universal. These are beliefs that are very personal to some people, and we all have a right to our personal beliefs. There is not any “right” moral choice to many of these questions because they could be based on many factors such as your religion, upbringing, ethnic belief, etc. However, whether something is a basic right or wrong, whether it is ethical, whether it is universally accepted (or expected everywhere)...now that is another thing. These value choices are universal ethical standards that we all can agree upon regardless of our race, religious faith, cultural background, or how much money you have. Collective Group Activity:
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A student will read the following quote:
Complete this prior to next session: What about Logical Thinking?
Task #1: You are asked to think about what you’ve learned so far, especially considering “LOGICAL THINKING” and getting rid of “MIND TWISTS.” Then, we want you to create a Bumper Sticker for MK with these concepts in mind. Foundations for Life Principles (FLP) will be making selections at various times. If your bumper sticker is chosen, FLP will celebrate with you in a variety of ways including giving you a predetermined stipend.
Collective Group Activity: Task #2: Participants are to think about what to place in the time capsule that will capture their history at this point in time. We will place some positive and fun things in the time capsule regarding current history. Also, think on the most recent deaths of famous people, celebrities, etc. who died as a direct or indirect result of drug and alcohol use. Write down those names and incidents. At the next session, we will discuss and place both the positive aspects of today’s time and sad losses of our time in the capsule.
(See FM p. 261 & MK5 FM p. 133 for full details.) © 1999, 2016 by Carrie Marchant & FLP. All Rights Reserved. Page 80