The Program A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics. No other standard would have any meaning if religion is held to be a necessary good for the well-being of the people. — B.R. Ambedkar (1891-1956), Indian jurist, philosopher, writer, orator, and...

We are regularly faced with moral choices, big and small. How should we respond to a tricky family or relationship situation? What is the right thing to do when faced with a dilemma at work? What is the most ethical course for a community, state, or nation to follow, and how much am I prepared to...

We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....

We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....

© 2012. The Developmental Editor for this program is Gail Forsyth-Vail. Development, clarification, refinement, and expansion of our ethical thinking often occur in the midst of crisis or in response to an event or relationship that calls our world view into question. However, this program offers...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Ethical Statements Pen or pencil for each participant Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Ethical Statements, for all participants. Description of Activity Introduce the activity with words like these: We have explored a number of...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Print the story. Familiarize yourself so you will be able to read or tell it. Write on newsprint, and post: What moral reasoning did the villagers...

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Re-post the newsprint with hymn lyrics from the Opening. Customize Taking It Home and copy for all participants. You may wish to include the Faith in Action section. Description of Activity Distribute...

By Sharon D. Welch A Feminist Ethic of Risk (Minneapolis: Fortress Press,1990) Sweet Dreams in America: Making Ethics and Spirituality Work (New York: Routledge, 1999) "The Machiavellian Dilemma: Paradoxes and Perils of Democratic Governance," Tikkun Magazine, May/June 2010 About Dolores Huerta...

In September 1965, Filipino grape workers in Delano, California, went on strike for more pay and better working conditions. A week later, the predominantly Mexican American National Farm Workers' Association joined the strike....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Music player(s) for sharing cassette tapes, MP-3s, and/or CDs Preparation for Activity Before this workshop, invite participants to bring recordings of music that has inspired them in resisting oppression. Tell the...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Sharon Welch and an Ethic of Risk Preparation for Activity Read Handout 1, Sharon Welch and an Ethic of Risk. Copy it for all participants....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Dolores Huerta" Preparation for Activity Print the story, "Dolores Huerta." Prepare to read it aloud or prearrange with a volunteer to do so, and give the volunteer the story in advance. Write on newsprint, and post: What surprises or...

Activity time: 13 minutes Materials for Activity Unlined paper, and a selection of writing and drawing tools, such as calligraphy pens, color pencils, and fine point markers Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Set out materials where all can reach them....

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 the dominant culture's ethical systems, including Kant's ethics, utilitarian ethics, and virtue ethics....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Stories to read aloud, chosen from options in Preparation for Activity Optional: Computer, with speakers if available, with Internet connection Preparation for Activity Purchase folk tale books or borrow from a library, choosing one of these:...

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, An Ethic of Affirmation and Resistance Leader Resource 1, About Race-Based Reflection Groups Preparation for Activity If you are not familiar with racial/ethnic identity-based caucusing, read Leader Resource 1, About Race-Based Reflectio...