Workshop 8: Understanding Ethics from the Margins Part of What We Choose In This Section Introduction From What We Choose No matter how personal we wish to make ethics, it always has a collective dimension. Ignoring or minimizing this dimension is the root of all injustices. Workshop-at-a-Glance From What We Choose Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 3 Activity 1: Opening Scenario 15 Activity 2: Reflection and Conversation 15 Activity 3: An Ethic of... Spiritual Preparation From What We Choose Set aside time for journaling, reflection, prayer, and/or meditation, to center yourself and open your heart and mind to that which is new and challenging. Welcoming and Entering From What We Choose Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Pocket folder, pen/pencil, and paper for each participant Name tags, single-use or durable... Opening From What We Choose Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter, or LED/battery-operated candle Preparati... Activity 1: Opening Scenario From What We Choose Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the scenario and facilitator notes in the Description of Activity.... Activity 2: Reflection and Conversation From What We Choose Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Journals or notebooks, one for each participant Writing and drawing materials, such as pens, pencils, f... Activity 3: An Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance From What We Choose Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, An Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity... Activity 4: Anthony Pinn and Black Humanism From What We Choose Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "On Becoming Humanist - A Personal Journey" Preparation for Activity Copy the story for all... Activity 5: The Next Thing I Will Do From What We Choose Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Self-sticking magnetic strips Unlined index cards Fine point markers or calligraphy pens Preparation fo... Closing From What We Choose Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Customize Taking It Home and copy for all participants. Leader Reflection and Planning From What We Choose Consider these questions as you review the workshop with your co-leader: Which parts of the workshop most engaged participants? Why?... Faith In Action: Following the Lead of Those on the Margins From What We Choose Preparation for Activity Arrange for your minister, religious educator, a social action committee representative, and/or another congregational leader... Alternate Activity 1: An Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance - Racial/Ethnic Identity-based Caucusing From What We Choose Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, An Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance Leader Resource 1, About Race-Based Reflection Groups... Alternate Activity 2: Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance in Folk Tales From What We Choose Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Stories to read aloud, chosen from options in Preparation for Activity Optional: Computer, with speaker... Taking It Home: Understanding Ethics from the Margins From What We Choose No matter how personal we wish to make ethics, it always has a collective dimension. Ignoring or minimizing this dimension is the root of all injustices. On Becoming Humanist: A Personal Journey From What We Choose Dr. Anthony Pinn is the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities and Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University. He serves as a trustee of... Handout 1: An Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance From What We Choose Doing Ethics from the Margins Over the last two decades, a number of ethicists and theologians who are people of color have articulated a critique of th... Leader Resource 1: About Race-Based Reflection Groups From What We Choose Adapted from Workshop 12 of the Tapestry of Faith curriculum Building the World We Dream About by Dr. Mark A. Hicks. Find Out More From What We Choose Learn more about the U.S./Mexican War on the PBS website. There are video clips of Miguel De La Torre speaking on his home page. More about Zora Neale... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: What We Choose NEXT: Introduction Download all of What We Choose (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.