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Turning Away AngerTurning Away AngerA Science DemonstrationA Science Demonstration

““A soft answer turneth away wrath, but A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)

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People seem to have a natural desire to want to answer harsh words with more of

the same. However, such heated arguments only increase the problem

instead of solving it.

The proverb in our lesson gives a better approach--soften the situation by

controlling your own emotions.

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A gentle answer might include an apology or just a willingness to listen.

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For our demonstration today you will need:

A large piece of cloth (sheet, towel, tablecloth)An raw egg in its shell

Three volunteers

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Have you ever played ball with a soft or hard ball? Often you use a mitt when you catch the ball because using your bare

hands can hurt and can be dangerous.

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Mike Smail

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underclasscameraman

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SD Dirk

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Catching a fast-thrown ball is something like what we will do with our egg. Let’s

try it!

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Explanation:In catching a fast-moving ball, you move your hands with the ball as you receive it to spread out the impact time and to lessen the sting of the catch. The longer you take to stop the ball,

the smaller the force that hits you.

Likewise, the cloth slows down the moving egg in such a way that it protects it from breaking.

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Car bumpers are designed to provide a give in a collision. They help lengthen the

impact time and help absorb some of the blow. A car’s steering wheel and dashboard

are padded to soften blows to the head, and air bags help absorb the force of a blow

and lengthen the impact time.

Offering gentle, soft words at a time when verbal blows are being thrown will diffuse

the situation, lengthen the impact time, and provide a give to

the crisis.