The Muslim New Year begins on August 9th. For many Muslims, this holiday commemorates the event of Mohammed and his followers leaving the persecution they were experiencing in Mecca in search of a free and safe space to live and practice their spirituality. We will join the celebration by examining ways we can create or maintain free and safe spaces to live our lives, practice our spirituality, and search for truth and meaning.
“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.