Ron Edge has been a UU here since 1959. He loves physics, and feels knowing more about it would give us a better appreciation of the Universe- who we are, and where we are going. He graduated from Cambridge in England, where the electron, nucleus and neutron were all discovered. He believes fysix is phun.
“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.