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04/19/2026

Here's a pretty accurate AI summary of last Sunday's Adult Forum. All earnest seekers are warmly welcome.

The group discussed interpretations of John 3:16, exploring different perspectives on what it means to "believe in him." Participants shared personal reflections on childhood religious teachings and how their understanding of the verse has evolved over time. The conversation touched on themes of original blessing versus original sin, the concept of divinity within all people, and the challenge of living out Jesus's teachings of love and compassion. Members debated various interpretations, including mystical readings of John's Gospel and the importance of understanding scripture through lenses of love rather than fear. The discussion highlighted the tension between traditional religious beliefs and more progressive spiritual interpretations, with participants sharing personal experiences of "church hurt" and the journey toward a more inclusive understanding of faith.

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From today's Adult Forum: Richare Rohr onmysticism vs moralism. Good stuff.
09/29/2025

From today's Adult Forum: Richare Rohr onmysticism vs moralism. Good stuff.

Richard Rohr offer the last session unpacking an Alternative Orthodoxy.

From this morning's Adult Forum, especially the first 15 minutes or so. Know that you are welcome to join us any Sunday ...
09/01/2025

From this morning's Adult Forum, especially the first 15 minutes or so. Know that you are welcome to join us any Sunday at 9:45. We try to keep it interesting for thinking minds and caring souls.

This conversation was recorded last year, though in a previous edit the sound quality was poor and there was a glitch. This version has improved sound the g...

From this morning's Adult Forum, Wendy Brown on Neoliberalism and it's threat to democracy, and human flourishing.
08/18/2025

From this morning's Adult Forum, Wendy Brown on Neoliberalism and it's threat to democracy, and human flourishing.

Chris Hedges and Wendy Brown discuss "neoliberalism" (2021).Check out the authors' books (and maybe support them too!): 1. Our Class: Trauma and Transformati...

Watched and discussed in the Adult Forum, Aug. 10, 2025. German Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer opposed the policies of t...
08/18/2025

Watched and discussed in the Adult Forum, Aug. 10, 2025. German Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer opposed the policies of the 3rd Reich from the beginning. While in prison, prior to his ex*****on, he wrote letters on many topics, including this one: Stupidity as a social phenomenon. The topic is sadly relevant today.

The Terrifying Truth About Human Stupidity – Bonhoeffer’s Forgotten WarningWhat if stupidity isn’t about intelligence at all, but about surrendering the will...

From this morning's Adult Forum, a video of the 17th century cleric, Francois Fenelon and the path to inner stillness.
07/27/2025

From this morning's Adult Forum, a video of the 17th century cleric, Francois Fenelon and the path to inner stillness.

This episode introduces François Fénelon, a 17th-century French priest and archbishop, and his work, "The Inner Life," which offers guidance on spiritual dev...

From the Adult Forum this morning. It's good.
06/22/2025

From the Adult Forum this morning. It's good.

Podcast Episode · Lyden af Areopagos · 06/12/2025 · 52m

We reflected on this in a recent Adult Forum. Hope you find something in it.
04/17/2025

We reflected on this in a recent Adult Forum. Hope you find something in it.

A selection of key points for prayer and meditation from St Teresa of Avila's teachings. Excerpts taken from numerous sources, including: "The Way of Perfect...

From this morning's Adult Forum, St. Teresa of Avila's "Prayer of Quiet".
12/15/2024

From this morning's Adult Forum, St. Teresa of Avila's "Prayer of Quiet".

A selection of key points for prayer and meditation from St Teresa of Avila's teachings. Excerpts taken from numerous sources, including: "The Way of Perfect...

From this morning's Adult Forum: Dr. Anothony Bossis speaks on how mystical experiences help heal patients and how the p...
11/17/2024

From this morning's Adult Forum: Dr. Anothony Bossis speaks on how mystical experiences help heal patients and how the patients affect others who care for them.

New research with psilocybin brings transcendent brain states, hope and comfort to the most unlikely of subjects. New York University School of MedicineAntho...

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