July, 2018

A new annual conversation at the Sunstone Symposium   The Sunstone Symposium is well underway as of Wed, July 25. A number of our members/past discussion leaders are presenting, including a perennial favorite, Bob Rees. "In his essay 'Radiant Mormonism,' Richard Bushman argues that Latter-day Saints have a disproportionate influence for good in the world. He cites examples in scholarship, education, philanthropy, politics, humanitarian service, and the arts, but feels the influence is much…

Better Angels   I was alerted to this by one in our group. It piqued my interest because Jonathon Haidt, who wrote the Righteous Mind, is involved in it. ABOUT: The United States is disuniting. The last presidential election only made clear what many have feared – that we’re becoming two Americas, each angry with the other, and neither trusting the other’s basic humanity and good intentions. Today Americans increasingly…

Living Room Conversations   Looking for a method to be able to have conversations with those who think and see the world differently than you? Living Room Conversations can provide the tools to do so. I have had the opportunity to experience these conversations in my home and others homes. And to meet, dine with, house, and even hike with co-founder, Joan Blades. She's doing remarkable work in creating spaces…