As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we will commemorate the life and work of Sylvia Mendez. She dedicated her life to the struggle for the rights of Mexican Americans. The borders we create impact how we see people and connect to people groups. We are prone to fear and bias when we allow the borders we have created to define how we see our world.
“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.