As we gather on Sunday, we may still not have a clear outcome to the presidential elections and other elections we are following. This has been a challenging season of preparing for the election in the midst of a pandemic, and pouring our energy into this important work for our nation. How do we stay connected to ourselves and our principles, no matter the outcome of any election? How can we find healing and rebuild trust, while being agents of healing, justice, and love around us? We will lean on each other for support and encouragement as we commit to our good work.
“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.