The story of Hanukkah is that is was a very dark time in the life of the Hebrews. There was a tyrant on the throne, Antiochus Epiphanies, who treated them poorly. They were basically slaves, and he desecrated their temple. A leader by the name of Judas Maccabeus led a revolt called the Maccabean Revolt. They attempted to restore the temple again. The holiday of Hannukah celebrates the restoration of the temple as a place of hope during the dark time, and the miracle of the oil keeping the lamps lit for 8 nights, even though they only had enough oil for one night. That is why 8 candles are lit during Hannukah.
“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.