Being Human

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O How does this story show what it means to be human?

Being Human Humans are spiritual-material

beings. We are bodies with souls. They are not separate from one another.

Being Human means that: 

O We can think - Although other animals demonstrate advanced levels of instinct, what can humans do (thoughts-wise) that animals cannot?

 O We are free – Choosing to do right rather than

wrong makes us free. How does this reflect why God created us?

 O We can love – We can use our freedom to do good

for others. To mistreat others is a misuse of freedom.

 O We have a God-given body –Jesus became

human and the Spirit lives in us.

Humans are related to others in a community.

We live with ourselves as well as others, we need a healthy self-esteem to be completely

comfortable with others.

Relating to others means that:

O We need one another – It is God’s plan that we should not be alone (Genesis) and we live interdependently.

 O We have a history – We have inherited all

the benefits (and mistakes, as well) of the human community.

 O We are images of God and stewards of the

Earth – We are God’s own image in the world. By using our talents and sharing God’s work in Creation, we are being fully human.

  

Relating to others means that:

OWe are God’s prized Creation - We should treat everyone with equal dignity. No person is an object, they are a child of God.

OWe are good, but weakened by sin – We need to realize that we make mistakes, but that God forgives us and we can strive to do better.

Activity:OName 5 ways you depend

on others:

OName 5 ways others depend on you:

Journal #1OWhat does it mean to be

Human? How do we differ from other beings in creation? How are we connected to God?

ODescribe the advantages and disadvantages of being human.