Choose Your Own Government--Monday--Period 5--Class # 14
"Hello, my class, and thank you very much for your patience with my absence last week," Vala said, as soon as everyone was seated and paying as much attention as she figured they were going to. "Thank you also for not giving Evey a problem. I appreciate that very much, and to show my appreciation, the final next week is going to be a bit...different."
Mostly so she wouldn't have to grade it, but this was a good reason, too.
"As I'd mentioned previously, today we'll be discussing theocracies and religious oppression." There might have been a quick glance at Karal to see how he was doing with this before she continued. "If you're part of the majority religion, what are your reasons for limiting the practice of other religions? How far are you willing to go? If you're a member of a minority religion, what actions can you take to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe? How far should you take those actions? At what point is it worth it to give up the religion instead of fighting the majority?"
Mostly so she wouldn't have to grade it, but this was a good reason, too.
"As I'd mentioned previously, today we'll be discussing theocracies and religious oppression." There might have been a quick glance at Karal to see how he was doing with this before she continued. "If you're part of the majority religion, what are your reasons for limiting the practice of other religions? How far are you willing to go? If you're a member of a minority religion, what actions can you take to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe? How far should you take those actions? At what point is it worth it to give up the religion instead of fighting the majority?"