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Social Justice Book Club
WHAT: Social Justice Book Club
WHERE AND WHEN: At the UUFP on Tuesday,
September 5th at 7:30 pm
WHO: All Are Welcome
BOOK: "The Left Hand of God"
by Michael Lerner
"Addressing the central mystery of contemporary politics --
why so many Americans vote against their own economic interests -- The
Left Hand of God provides an invaluable, timely, and blunt critique of
the current state of faith in government. Lerner challenges the Left to
give up its deeply held fear of religion and to distinguish between a
domination-oriented, Right-Hand-of-God tradition and a more
compassionate and hope-oriented Left-Hand-of-God worldview. Further,
Lerner describes the ways that Democrats have misunderstood and
alienated significant parts of their potential constituency. To succeed
again, Lerner argues, the Democratic Party must rethink its
relationship to God, champion a progressive spiritual vision, reject
the old bottom line that promotes the globalization of selfishness, and
deal head-on with the very real spiritual crisis that many Americans
experience every day. " Quote from HarperCollins website
Come join us for a lively discussion! |