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A Mock Trial of Ahab and Jezebel

What crimes did Ahab and Jezebel commit?
What alternatives did they have?
Were there mitigating circumstances?

You will need a panel of judges, a prosecution and defence lawyer and their assistants, and gatherers of evidence.

Palace walls at Jezreel

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  • Divide into two groups, one for the defense and one for the prosecution.
  • Have each group decide on points for their argument, and imagine points that the other side may raise.
  • Choose a member of the group who will speak as a lawyer for its side, and his/her assistants.
  • Nominate a panel of judges, and decide on their role.
  • Conduct the trial, with an opening address, arguments for both sides, and summary.
  • Listen to feedback from the panel of judges.

Assisted Suicide

David plays for Saul-Rembrandt

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When Saul sees that death is inevitable, he asks his fellow-soldier to kill him. The soldier refuses, and Saul is forced to kill himself.

  • Was Saul justified in committing suicide?
  • Should the soldier have helped him?
  • Is it ever permissible to help someone commit suicide?
  • What might be the repercussions for someone who helps a friend/relative to die?


Courage in Today’s World

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Discuss instances in your own life when you have needed great courage. Describe one incident, then answer the following questions:

  • What helped you in this situation?
  • On whom did you rely?
  • What were the results for your own self-confidence?


Debate

Ruins of the palace at Jezreel

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Topic: That more can be achieved by a benevolent dictatorship than by a democracy.

  • Divide into two groups, one to take the affirmative side and one the negative side.
  • Have each group decide on points for their own side, and consider points that the other side might raise.
  • Choose the speakers for each group.
  • Nominate the chairperson and explain their role.
  • Make sure everyone understands the debating rules.
  • Choose the judging panel.
  • Debate the issue.
  • Listen to feedback from the panel.
  • Discuss reactions to the debate.

 

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James Tissot - Saul Falls Upon His Sword

               'Saul Falls on his Sword' - James Tissot
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