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| | '''Honors: Write an essay of about 300 words on one or more of the following topics:''' | | '''Honors: Write an essay of about 300 words on one or more of the following topics:''' |
| − | <br>'''7. Read the account of the multiplication of the loaves by Jesus. Matthew 14:13-21. After reading that, do you think scarcity really does exist?'''
| + | '''7. Read the account of the multiplication of the loaves by Jesus. Matthew 14:13-21. After reading that, do you think scarcity really does exist?''' |
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| | Maybe not. It didn't on that day with Jesus. Perhaps scarcity is a human illusion, and the result of turning away from God. | | Maybe not. It didn't on that day with Jesus. Perhaps scarcity is a human illusion, and the result of turning away from God. |
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| − | <br>'''8. What is money, really?'''
| + | '''8. What is money, really?''' |
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| | Perhaps it is only a form of speech. Often it is given more meaning than it really has. People who win the lottery end up worse off than those who lose. | | Perhaps it is only a form of speech. Often it is given more meaning than it really has. People who win the lottery end up worse off than those who lose. |
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| − | <br>'''9. Should spending money be protected by the free speech clause?'''
| + | '''9. Should spending money be protected by the free speech clause?''' |
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| | Yes, because otherwise politicians are censoring valid criticism of their work. | | Yes, because otherwise politicians are censoring valid criticism of their work. |
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| − | <br>'''10. Does the U.S. Constitution protect private property?'''
| + | '''10. Does the U.S. Constitution protect private property?''' |
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| | Yes, such as the [[Fifth Amendment]]. | | Yes, such as the [[Fifth Amendment]]. |