Nurturing Possibility and Creativity” The enemies of ambivalence and apathy can often paralyze us in our personal lives and in the life of our faith community. Using the work of Rosamund Stone Zander, we will explore together how to nurture possibility and creativity in our lives.
“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.