Classes of November 29 and December 1

These classes were most peculiar as they were both used as study halls. On November 29, select members of the class and Ms. Egan herself were absent as they were on the field trip visiting the Jewish Day School. On December 1, Ms. Egan was absent due to illness and thus, the planned test on Taoism was postponed to December 5.

Notably, we had the journal question pondering "Is Taoism a Religion or Philosophy?".

Here is an article published by the BBC on the matter: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/beliefs/religious_1.shtml

Also, the Taoism and Islam sections of our Religions packets were completed in class.

Yin and Yang Question

How do the balancing Yin and Yang play a role in the Dao and Daosim?

The Yin, in China is the female side of the Dao. It is exemplified in dark, cool, and moist conditions. Its opposite is Yang, the male side of the Dao. Yang, in China, is the male side of the Dao. It is exemplified in bright, warm, and dry conditions. Its opposite is the Yin, the female side of the Dao. The Yin and Yang play a role in the Dao because the Dao is the path, course or way of the universe. The Yin and Yang are seen all throughout the universe. Although the Dao's influence is in nature, the eternal Dao is believed to be hidden from empirical experience. Everything is Yin and Yang. It shows how two things can be one even if they are opposites.