You must create a thread in response to the Discussion Board Forum prompt posted in each module/week. Each thread must be 250–300 words. In addition to the thread, you must reply to at least 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100–150 words. Clarify the issues being discussed by relating them to scriptural and biblical principles and experience. Each thread and reply must reflect critical thought, relate the course content to real-world applications with biblical perspectives. A minimum of 1 academic/scholarly source is referenced appropriately in each response; cite all sources used.   Unlike requirements for formal written assignments, the instructor does not require that the threads and replies adhere to specific formatting guidelines. However, make sure to proofread carefully as grammar and spelling errors will impact your grade.   The Post First feature has been activated in the Discussion Board Forums for this course. You will need to post your thread before you will be able to view and reply to other students' threads.   Responding to a classmate’s post requires both the addition of new ideas and analysis. A particular point made by the classmate must be addressed and built upon by your analysis in order to move the conversation forward. Thus, the response post is a rigorous assignment that requires you to build upon initial posts to develop deeper and more thorough discussion of the ideas introduced in the initial posts. As such, reply posts that merely affirm, restate or unprofessionally quarrel with the previous post(s) and fail to make a valuable, substantive contribution to the discussion will receive appropriate point deductions. Discuss different factors related to the reporting of myths as facts in mass media. In your discussion, include the various reporting sources (e.g., local, network, and print). How does reporting (facts and myths) affect the general population and decision makers? Clarify the issues being discussed by relating them to scriptural and biblical principles and personal experience.