In this worship service we will honor the “bridging” of our children and youth as they complete one stage of their learning and development, and move on to the next. The service will be enhanced by selections from, Letters to a Young Poet, by Rainer Maria Rilke. We will also thank our CYRE volunteers.
“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.