DRAW GOD
Barry Johnson tells of a technique used by a certain Philosophy of Religion Professor. It was a technique that always baffled the students. Yet it provided insight into their bias, an insight not always attainable by other means. She always did it in the third week. There was no special reason why it had to be that week but she always did it that week. Perhaps it was because they were used to her by then. They trusted her. So she would pass out sketch pads and give these instructions: “Today there will be no lecture. You will be given the entire period to complete this assignment. Please turn in your paper as you leave the room. Draw God!” The response was always the same. First there was laughter, then bewilderment. And then finally silence as they set themselves to the task. Given the instructions, what would you do? How would you draw God? Consider some of the responses: A pot bellied…
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