B.o.B.'s "Past My Shades"

Resource Summary

This rap song uses one central symbol ("you can't see past my shades") to talk about the important issue of looking beneath the surface, a concept central to Catholicism and easily spotted in the example of Jesus.

Resource Notes

• Media: B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
• Faith Topics: Beneath The Surface, Morality, Respect for People
• Related Quote Sample: Catechism of the Catholic Church #1934-1938
• Discussion Question Sample: How easy is it for you to classify or categorize people and treat them accordingly?

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