Forums for August
August 1--Plant a Tree. James Luther Adams liked to tell the story of Martin Luther, who replied when asked what he would do if he knew the world would end the next day, "I would go out and plant a tree." What do you suppose Luther meant?
August 8-- Defining paradise. Rebecca Ann Parker describes three progressive alternatives to popular “end times” theology, which predicts a return to paradise only in the afterlife: “We are here to build the kingdom of God on earth” (Social Gospel Christianity), “God intends all souls to be saved” (Universalist Christianity), and “We are already standing on holy ground” (radically realized eschatology). (“We Are Already in Paradise,” UU World, Summer 2010, page 18) How would you define paradise? What strengths or drawbacks do you see in each of these views?
August 15--Contradiction? On the one hand, we're urged to seek contentment, acceptance, non-desire. If, however, we only sit cross-legged on our beds, content with what is, nothing would ever change. Power never concedes its territory without a fight. So, how do we handle this contradiction? Or is there a contradiction at all? How do you handle this dilemma in your own life?
August 22--Breaking down barriers. Bossen describes his own experiences at techno and house music parties in Detroit where racial, class, and gender differences were often put aside in the dancing. “Music and dance created a space where social norms were ignored.” (“Black Humanism,” UU World, Summer 2010, page 23) Have you experienced occasions when racial, class, and gender differences were overcome?
August 29--Consider this African proverb: "The whole body must bend down to remove a thorn from the foot." What does this mean?
August 8-- Defining paradise. Rebecca Ann Parker describes three progressive alternatives to popular “end times” theology, which predicts a return to paradise only in the afterlife: “We are here to build the kingdom of God on earth” (Social Gospel Christianity), “God intends all souls to be saved” (Universalist Christianity), and “We are already standing on holy ground” (radically realized eschatology). (“We Are Already in Paradise,” UU World, Summer 2010, page 18) How would you define paradise? What strengths or drawbacks do you see in each of these views?
August 15--Contradiction? On the one hand, we're urged to seek contentment, acceptance, non-desire. If, however, we only sit cross-legged on our beds, content with what is, nothing would ever change. Power never concedes its territory without a fight. So, how do we handle this contradiction? Or is there a contradiction at all? How do you handle this dilemma in your own life?
August 22--Breaking down barriers. Bossen describes his own experiences at techno and house music parties in Detroit where racial, class, and gender differences were often put aside in the dancing. “Music and dance created a space where social norms were ignored.” (“Black Humanism,” UU World, Summer 2010, page 23) Have you experienced occasions when racial, class, and gender differences were overcome?
August 29--Consider this African proverb: "The whole body must bend down to remove a thorn from the foot." What does this mean?
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