Workshop 3: Integrity Part of Virtue Ethics In This Section Introduction From Virtue Ethics Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. — Miguel Angel Ruiz, spiritualist and author This workshop deals with integrity. Workshop-at-a-Glance From Virtue Ethics Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Ideal vs. Reality 15 Activity 2: Dilemma 15 Activity 3: Story — Sita's Reputation 10 Activity 4: Gossip Game 15 Activity 5: Practice 20 Faith in Action: Countering Misinformation Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges Alternate Activity 2: Are... Spiritual Preparation From Virtue Ethics To be a person of integrity, you must be trustworthy. Trusting and being trusted contribute to our feeling secure in the world. Some people trust easily; others have been taught to be distrustful or have developed distrust because of previous hurts. Where do you fall on the spectrum?... Opening From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant (Workshop 1) Optional: Bicycle Rack newsprint sheet (Workshop 1) Optional: Alternate Activity 1, Real Life Challenges Preparation for Activity R... Activity 1: Ideal vs. Reality From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint. Description of Activity Participants identify positive and negative aspects of the day's virtue. Choose a volunteer to take notes on newsprint. Ask the group to define... Activity 2: Dilemma From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Integrity Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print several copies of the Leader Resource, for yourself and volunteer readers. Description of Activity Youth discuss scenarios involving ethical dilemmas.... Activity 3: Story - Sita's Reputation From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sita's Reputation" Leader Resource 2, Sita Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Print the Leader Resource to show participants.... Activity 4: Gossip Game From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper and writing instruments Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist Principles Preparation for Activity Optional: Write a few complicated sentences on slips of paper. Description of Activity Youth discuss the damage gossip can do.... Activity 5: Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants' journals, and writing instruments Participants' clipboards with anklets (Workshop 1, Activity 3, Practice) Beads, and waterproof markers and/or other decorations Extra clipboards and string/hemp, and sciss... Closing From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking It Home section and copy for all participants. Optional: Print the closing quotation (below) for a volunteer to read. Description of... Leader Reflection and Planning From Virtue Ethics Reflect upon the workshop with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy the most? Were varied learning styles addressed? Are the group dynamics taking shape in a healthy way or are there issues you should address?... Faith In Action: Countering Misinformation From Virtue Ethics Description of Activity Participants examine the press for dishonesty. Invite the group to discuss a political or social issue that is important to them. It could be immigration or gay rights or racism.... Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges From Virtue Ethics Materials for Activity "Bicycle Rack" newsprint sheet from Opening Description of Activity Youth discuss ethical challenges they have faced. If someone shared an experience in check-in or during any workshop activities that the group would like to explore further, do so now. This could be... Alternate Activity 2: Are Humans Born Good? From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity The group debates human nature. Here are questions for the group to debate: Are people born good? Are we inherently good? Or do we need to be taught virtues? If practicing virtues makes us better at achieving them, does that mean we are not born... Alternate Activity 3: Are You a Saint? From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Participants examine a moral decision step-by-step. Tell the group that there is a classic story about St. Godric, a Christian holy man known for his kindness to animals. Invite them to use the story to play a game, "You Are St. Godric." You, St. Alternate Activity 4: Story - Feathers on the Wind From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Feathers on the Wind" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants. Description of Activity Participants share a story about harmful words. Tell or read the story. Taking It Home From Virtue Ethics Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. — Miguel Angel Ruiz, spiritualist and author IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP... we examined the... Feathers on the Wind From Virtue Ethics A retelling of a European Jewish wisdom tale.Once there was a man whom the entire village knew to be a gossip. He could not wait to share the juiciest piece of gossip with whoever would listen. It did not matter to him if the stories he spread were true, or not—he never stopped to ask. One day,... Sita's Reputation From Virtue Ethics A retelling of stories from the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu text. Perfect daughter, perfect wife, perfect mother. This is the way Hindus revere Sita. How could she not be virtuous and noble? Sita was the reincarnation of the goddess, Lakshimi. Hindus pray to Sita for moral strength, loyalty, and... Leader Resource 1: Integrity Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Dilemma 1 A friend confides to you that he has committed a particular crime and you promise never to tell. Discovering that an innocent person has been accused of the crime, you plead with your friend to give himself up. He refuses and reminds you of your promise. What should you do? In general,... Leader Resource 2: Sita From Virtue Ethics Idol of Sita at Sita Marhi photograph by Bala Subs. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Virtue Ethics The complete Ramayana can be found http://www.sanatansociety.org/indian_epics_and_stories/ramayana_ram.htm…; or in book form. The Ramayana For Children (New York: Penguin, 2004) is an easy-to-read version. A Hidden Wholeness (San Francisco: Wiley, 2004) is a wonderful book about integrity by the... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Virtue Ethics NEXT: Introduction Download all of Virtue Ethics (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.