I'm the worship coordinator this year for my youth group, and I was hoping I could get some ideas here. Usually the worships consist of a hymn reading or quote, following by a related question that everyone answers. If you have any good quotes or thought-provoking questions you know of, I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance for any suggestions!
P.S. I'm a Unitarian Universalist if that helps, but any questions that aren't heavily based on God would be great.
“The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully have been kindness, beauty, and truth” - Albert Einstein
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney
“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” - Leonardo da Vinci
“Every good picture leaves the painter eager to start again, unsatisfied, inspired by the rich mine in which he is working, hoping for more energy, more vitality, more time - condemned to painting for life.” - John Sloan
“We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.” - Orson Welles
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
“The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary.” - Thomas Alva Edison
“if you love living in mediocrity, killing your hopes and dreams (and sometimes urself) do it, but don't you dare to touch my wings.” - Sourav Ghosh
“When the solution is simple, God is answering.” - Albert Einstein
“If you are scared and hurt, hold out your hand. Come together as one, you will then understand. Your battle is immense and will be lost alone. We are Living The Dream, a family, a home. This invite is forever, don’t feel lost or adrift. We are one; our love is an everlasting gift.” - Scottie Somers
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"So there it is, welcome to religion/Where it's "Thou shalt not kill unless they're different." -Greydon Square
"Arguing with a creationist is like playing chess with a pigeon. It'll knock over the pieces, crap on the board, and fly back to it's flock to claim victory." -Can't remember
"Belief is so important that without it you'll go to hell/Without the kind of proof you need in court to avoid some jail" -Greydon Square
Quote garden has a couple of hundred, in categories. This category is sort of a catch-all.
Which is better WWJD (what would Jesus do) or WDJD (what did Jesus do)
What would you do if you heard someone say, "I wish I had never been born?"
Where do most people put the blame for evil? How would you respond to them?
Here's a thought provoking question:
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" It literally translates as "Who will guard the guards themselves?".
It is also commonly said as "Who watches the watchmen?
I have a few questions that go together that I use as a minister for Alternative/Pagan Religions for members of all ages in the Military and their family members who are searching for their own personal relationship with that which they relate to as a God/Goddess/Deity or Higher Power.
First is for tolerance of other beliefs.
Do different people refer to you in various ways such as Mr.,Mrs., first name or nicknames?
Do you have the same relationship with everyone? (Parents, siblings, friends, co-workers or even checkout person at the store?)
Which relationship is correct and real?
If you can have various relationships with different people and even be referred to in different ways, would it not be arrogant to claim that it is possible for you but not for "god"?
For finding ones personal path I ask about their knowledge, acceptance and tolerance of them self.
I ask them to mquestions quotes and quotesake an honest list and description of them self. Not being judgmental of what is good or bad, just what is. This list is personal and for them self. I can tell how honest a person is in their list by their reaction of showing it to me, which I will rarely read the list. I then ask them to take each item listed and make 2 lists from it. One in which each item could be considered as a strength and useful in their life and another where each item could be used against them or considered as a weakness. There are always both ways to look at any attribute.
When they can honestly look at them self and see that everyone has strengths and weakness, it is all a matter of how one looks at things, learns to deal with them self and accept that a perceived strength can be a weakness and a perceived weakness can actually be a strength that they are able to relate to others as equal but different and also develop the kind if personal relationship with the spiritual aspects of their life in a way that it is an active part of their life and who they are, not just something that they do on certain days or at certain times. It also builds respect for them self with their spirituality. It also builds a tolerance, respect and understanding for others and their personal path.
I try to support each developing a personal path that works in their life based on self knowledge and understanding. When they are able to interact with others who also have different perceptions, the interaction allows each to develop a deeper spirituality on a personal level. The exchange of beliefs and ideas builds bonds that are supportive of one another. When working with military and family of the Soldiers/Airman not only is a strong personal spiritual basis important but also a network that is supportive spiritually as well as in a personal manner can be as important as any other system of support. I have seen some friendships that have bonds on a level of traditional family bonds built based on these principles that are still intact after nearly 2 decades.
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