Parent Guide > Excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

by Jonathan Edwards 1741

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"" by Jonathan Edwards.

In this excerpt from, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Jonathan Edwards shares his views on the relationship between God and sinners.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will and Fear & Paranoia as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Can we control our fate?" and "How does fear drive action?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this religious text at home:
    • What was "Excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"" about?
    • What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
    • What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
  • Watch Determinism vs. Free Will: Crash Course Philosophy #24 at home with your child.