August 22, 2022

Vocabulary Word of the Day (Merriam Webster) Epitome - noun (ih-PIT-uh-mee) Epitome means “a typical or ideal example,” and is a synonym of embodiment. // The cabin we rented was the epitome of country charm: wide pine floors, simple sturdy furniture, and clean linen curtains billowing in the breeze of the open windows.

Trivia: What Day is it Today? August 21, 2022 (233rd Day) - International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism - Internet Self-Care Day August 22, 2022 (234th day) - Be An Angel Day - International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - Never Bean Better Day - World Plant Milk Day - National Heroes Day (Philippines)

Topic: Terror and Terrorism 1. Why do people use terror? 2. What should be done to prevent terror? 3. Are you afraid of traveling because of terror? 4. Why is terror used more in some countries than others? 5. Do you know of any forms of terror? 6. Do you think terror is justified? 7. What do you think of (airport) security? Have you ever been patted down? Have you ever had a body scan? What do you think security personnel think when they see you in a body scanner? 8. Is violence ever okay?

Topic: Heaven 1. What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘heaven’? 2. What will you miss most about Earth in heaven? 3. What do you think a guide book to heaven would contain? 4. Do you think you’ll go to heaven? 5. What do you think heaven looks like? 6. Do you think we continue relationships in heaven? 7. Do you think there are rules in heaven? 8. Will we remember Earth or be able to look down on Earth once we’re in heaven?

Topic: Cults 1. When you hear the word "cult," what do you picture? 2. Describe the people you envision as cult members. 3. Do you know anyone who has been involved in a cult? 4. Define hypnosis. What are various methods by which it can be accomplished? 5. Why do cults sometimes encourage members to give up family and friends? 6. Define the power of suggestion. 7. Compare cults to organized religion. 8. What emotional needs do cults seem to fill? 9. Are cult leaders mentally ill? What might be their diagnosis? 10. What is mind control and how is it present in a cultic group? 11. How do cults convince members to suspend critical thinking? 12. To the cultist, what are some of the harmful effects of cult involvement? 13. List some benefits that could, in certain cases, be gained from cult involvement.