Submitted by Admin2 on January 11, 2007 - 3:27pm.

Join us as we explore the first season of the new Battlestar Galactica and discuss the issues faith, morality, identity, and meaning which are major themes in the show. We will discuss how those themes relate to our own lives and faith gathering on Sunday Evenings from 6-8 pm watching 1 episode per week.

We will meet in the cinema room on the 2nd floor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. The cinema has theater seating for more than 30 people, LCD projector, DVD, and surround sound, so we’ll be able to see view the episodes in style. To sign up or to get more info, contact Ryan Torma at 651-238-8899.

1. What did you like or not like about the episode?

2. Tom Zarek is described as both a freedom fighter and a terrorist. How would you describe him? What is the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist?

3. Apollo says  that Zarek’s book, even though banned, made him challenge some of his assumptions. Have you ever read a book or seen a film that challenged your assumptions about the world? If so what was it and how did it affect you?

4. When Zarek is accused of using violence for political purposes, he responds, “always better when the oppressed don’t fight back isn’t it?” When do you think violence is justifiable for political ends?

5. Apollo tells Zarek that people need a government and need rules.
Zarek replies that people need freedom otherwise they are no different from the Cylons. Are rules and freedom mutually exclusive? How do you
define freedom? Do you think the Cylons are free? Why or why not?

6. Galatians 5:1 says “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Zarek says the prisoners are slaves and freedom is earned. Do you think freedom is given or earned?

7. Apollo is confronted several times with the need to pick a side. What side does he pick in the end? Do you think it is necessary in life to pick a side or is this a false choice?

8. Do you think Apollo made the right decision in allowing the prisoners to keep the ship and in forcing elections? Why or why not?
 

• Location: Cinema Room, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls
• Start: 4 Mar 2007 - 6:00pm
• Stop: 4 Mar 2007 - 8:00pm

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