"What Divides Us" - Episode 1 - The Two Edged Sword of Truth

<p>As the first of four sections to this entire season of <em>the Light in Every Thing,</em> this series explores a core moral challenge that has emerged with increasing strength recently: How do we find community even as we find our individuality? How can I come to a truth that doesn't simply <em>negate</em> yours? How can we generate unity with our fellow humans - including our many conflicting perspectives - without negating the other's freedom? How can the 'sword of truth' become something that unites, not divides us?<br /><br /><b>Conversation Notes and References</b></p><p>- To learn more about the MysTech 2022 conference, click <a href="https://mystech.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a> We will share a recording of Patrick's presentation, "A New Genesis" in the next few weeks.</p><p>- “To live in love towards our actions, and to let live in understanding of the other person’s will, is the fundamental maxim of free human beings.”  Rudolf Steiner, Chapter 9, <em>The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity</em>.</p><p><em>- Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”  </em>John 14:6 (New International Version)</p><p>- For details on the recent polling of 1,500 US adults on the political divisions and perceived threat of violence in the future, click <a href="https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/articles-reports/2022/08/26/two-in-five-americans-civil-war-somewhat-likely" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a> </p><p>- For the flags Patrick observed in Portland, Oregon and to learn more about the progressive organization promoting them, click <a href="https://www.inouramericalovewins.org/about" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a> </p><p>- To learn more about the life and death of Sophie Scholl, click <a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/sophie-scholl-and-white-rose" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a> </p><p>- To learn more about the life and death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, click <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/martyrs/dietrich-bonhoeffer.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a> </p><p><b>Many</b> <b>thanks</b> to Elliott Chamberlin who composed the theme music, “Seeking Together.” You can find more of his music <a href="https://www.elliottchamberlinmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a></p><p><b>Thanks</b> <b>also</b> to Camilla Lake for the show notes and Patreon/Podcast communications and production.</p><p><em>The Light in Every Thing</em> is a podcast of the Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at <a href="http://www.christiancommunityseminary.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">our website</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1850720/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ask us a question here!</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/ccseminary/posts">Support the show</a></p><p><em>The Light in Every Thing</em> is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at <a href="http://www.christiancommunityseminary.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">our website</a>. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ccseminary" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.patreon.com/ccseminary.</a></p><p><b>Thanks </b>to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."</p>