Knock knock...is this thing on?

Let me preface this post by stating my position on politics and religion. I believe: 

1. that there are good people on all sides of the proverbial fence
2. identifying [loudly, fiercely] with a single group has no correlation on whether one is good/right and 
3. free will + brain = responsibility to choose one's own path in life. 

I also believe: 

• that a critical or agnostic view can encourage healthy skepticism
• that organized religion offers community and a safe place to have conversations about ethics
• that it is an obligation of the community to care for the less fortunate
• that my hard-earned money should not go to support a lifestyle.

That said, I also self-identify as Episcopalian. The whys and personal meanings are not the point of this post.

This past school year, I was asked to lead a Sunday school class for approximately ten high-school aged teens. Beyond the fact that my understanding of Scripture is non-existent limited, the group had a pretty wide range of ages, in terms of development