Sandy asks…
what is dietrich bonhoeffer’s brother called?
what uni did he go 2?
weight loss cardiff answers:
Dude i know this one lol!! Klaus bonhoeffer. Im learning him at school to lol snap! X
Paul asks…
Has anyone read Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
He was a German theologian who was executed by the Nazis for his involvement in a plot to overthrow Hitler. But he was known not for that but for his writings, especially about grace.
One of his quotes that I like: “We must learn to regard people less in light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.”
Morganie, it reminds me of another quote: “Be kinder than necessary. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle.” To look upon people in light of what they have suffered means to understand their heart rather than just their outward behavior. I think it is more in line with the way God looks at us.
Ambivalent, if I find a small book I’ll email you the title. Most of his work is really in-depth.
weight loss cardiff answers:
No, but I recently saw an interesting doc about his life called “Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Perspectives and Memories,” or something like that. It has interviews with many of his surviving family and friends as of the early ’80s. You may want to check it out. In my opinion, he was a truly wise and courageous human being, and a fine example for all of us, Christian or not.
Maria asks…
can you think of a good starter activity for a lesson on prisoners of conscience ?
It will lead to a study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer . Want something really engaging!
weight loss cardiff answers:
I would address it from both directions. Perhaps start with the government/ police that are ‘protecting’ the citizens by caging up these animals.
Then, when you’ve got the kids really riled about how horrible and disgusting these prisoners are, turn the table and show that the motives behind their actions. Show them what they are fighting for, and why it’s important that people actively challenge oppressive regimes.
You could try a debate, too, getting the class to argue both sides of the argument.
It really depends on how old your class are- I’m guessing this is secondary, otherwise you’re going to have a lot of tears and even more angry parents!
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