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Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Tuesday Second Period (11/27)

The usual arrangement of breakfast food and hot drinks was laid out, and as soon as all were present, Aziraphale began his lecture.

"Today's topic is on the ethics of prophecy. Specifically, the difference between 'knowing' and 'telling'. Some people believe that a seer is obligated to share his or her information, especially with the subject of a prophecy, or when the outcome of the prophecy is negative. Others feel that knowledge of the future is like any other kind of knowledge, and is the property of the seer to do with as he or she desires.

"What I want all of you to discuss is this: Are seers obligated to inform the subjects of their prophecies? Are they ethically responsible for the outcome of a subject's actions, once informed? Or, are they ethically responsible for the outcome if a subject is not informed?"

Once the discussion was finished, Aziraphale handed around a set of runes to each student, along with a handout on rune casting. "Your hands-on activity today is to practice rune casting, either for yourself or for a partner."

[ooc: Please wait for the OCD is up and class is in session.]

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Re: Sign In

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Annette got herself a nice hot cup of tea and sat down.

Re: Sign In

[identity profile] iftheseshadows.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Neil came in and got himself a mug of cider.

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Re: Discussion

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think if the suject asks for their proghecy then yes, the seer can tell it. But I don't think the seer should be responsible for the subject's actions. That's not exactly fair..."

Re: Discussion

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think it depends on the person and what kind of relationship the seer has with them," Chris said. "I mean, if a random stranger has a prophecy about someone, they can't really be responsible. But if your best friend had one, then they should be."

Re: Discussion

[identity profile] lovelylana.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't necessarily think they are," Lana said. "And no, they're not responsible for the action of the subject. Everyone is responsible for their own behavior."

Re: Discussion

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think a Seer is just a conduit. They pass along the information, the subject does what he or she wishes to do with it. A good Seer knows which information to pass on."

Re: Discussion

[identity profile] walks-two-paths.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think that it really depends on the situation."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Annette was looking over her runes, thinking that if she could actually read them, it would be pretty dang cool.

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema joined her at the table. "I'm not too good at this, but I am getting better."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris looked for a partner.

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] lovelylana.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Shall this mysterious gypsy tell you your fortune, kind sir?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[identity profile] walks-two-paths.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Savannah was working with the runes.

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[personal profile] blessed_twice 2007-11-28 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
Wyatt tried to do a reading for himself. Perth is the rune of chance and gambling. Throw the dice, read your fate. Gaming is a fine way to pass the night...as long as one is careful. Games of chance have outcomes that are hidden from us, and as such Perth represents secrets unknown. Perth symbolizes enjoyment and wild abandon, but be watchful, for Perth is also the rune of mystery and the outcomes unexpected. You cannot lose if you do not play, but neither can you win...

Interesting.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
She had her head down, bruised cheek against her forearm. It was just ugly. And she was kind of tired so she was resting.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[identity profile] iftheseshadows.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Neil sat quietly at his desk, taking notes but it was sort of an automatic gesture, not anything deliberately focused.

In fact, he looked fairly unfocused as he stared ahead, his expression worried and slightly withdrawn.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves

[identity profile] lovelylana.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
If Lana had listened to the radio, she would currently be home hiding under her covers. Luckily, she hadn't.

Re: Talk to the TAs

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris was there. Still in a remarkably cheerful mood. Mostly because he didn't listen to radio. Ignorance is bliss.

Re: Talk to the TAs

[identity profile] wannabe-pan.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Andrew was there and very tired looking.