Blog Post No. 1: Isaiah 1

Relate the message of Isaiah 1 to the essence of the Decalogue.  To what is the prophet calling the people of Israel?

Blog Post No. 2: Readings in Conversation

According to Levinas, what is a "religion for adults?"

Blog Post No. 3: "The Family" by Samuel Bak (due 9/17)

Study the paining "The Family" by Samuel Bak (click on the link below) and reflect on any connections you might see between this painting and "Thou Shall Not Kill."

http://www.puckergallery.com/Family_enl.html

Blog Post No. 4: The Kieslowski Film (Due 9/17)

In the Kieslowski film we watched in class on "Thou Shall Not Kill" the young lawyer began his first trial with confidence in the legal system.  However, after developing a "relationship" with his defendent and then losing the trial, he wound up loathing his profession.  Do you believe the young lawyer was "too sensitive" for his profession (as claimed by judge), "merciful," or simply frustrated at the recognition of the limits of law in dealing with the human condition?