October has been set aside as LGBT history month for the past fifteen years, and provides a chance to celebrate the history and the people who have been icons in the work for LGBT rights and equality. A school teacher in Missouri, in 1994, felt like we should set aside a month in the school year to celebrate and teach LGBT history. We will focus ourselves this Sunday on some of these icons and events, particularly the UU involvement in that history. You can learn more about this month-long event here.
“Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: The Wisdom of Jonathan Haidt”
Dr. Michael Sullivan will be presenting a creative understanding of why good people are divided by politics and religion. It is based on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. Dr. Haidt concludes that “morality binds and blinds”. Using the six foundations of morality derived from his research, we can gain a better understanding of “the righteous mind” that everyone has. This can help bridge political and religious divides and promote greater respect for opposing views.