Online Students:Click on the Session 1 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respon

Online Students:Click on the Session 1 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us.It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions.Review the rubric for the discussion.In-Seat Students:Review the discussion prompt below. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Scientific Method, Knowledge, and Stewardship

• Based on what you saw in the two videos under Viewing Assignments, discuss what the scientific method is good for, what it safeguards against, and when it is not useful?
• Research an environmental issue from your reading. What is the current state of scientific knowledge on the topic you selected? Are there any biases or conflicting viewpoints on the issue? Is the scientific information on this issue misrepresented to the public? How can we use the scientific method to safeguard against faulty scientific information?
• From the Biblical Perspective reading, what did you learn about God’s character and based on what God prioritizes, how should we respond to the environmental issue that you discussed?