Ken notes: "I wish to share conversation with each member of the congregation to the end that I develop some deep friendships. We each have acquaintances with whom we share greetings but I am seeking friends with whom to share understandings. You know what a friend thinks and why they think as they do. You may agree or disagree but affection and respect are reciprocal. I will encourage each of you to clarify your beliefs and symbolize them for easy reference. To insure that your beliefs will be sustained, create a banner that you may turn to in time of doubt."
Suffering is a part of many world religions, but not all. What is its purpose? Do humans have a need to suffer? The answers may surprise you.
Lately, stories about religious leaders and beliefs have permeated the news, and seem to be constantly present in this election season—from Rev. Wright's sermons to Rev. Hagee's pronouncements on Catholics and Jews. Religious leaders weigh in on all the controversial issues, and this makes news. How balanced is the treatment of religion and spirituality in the media today?
Much of the world's greatest sacred choral music came from the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How did his life and religion inspire his music? Ann will provide the biographical background, and will play and discuss a wide variety of examples with assistance from Merrill Milham, Kay and Rick Saucier.