“Love God, Neighbor, Yourself: It Starts With You!”
Wednesday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Lindsay-Crossman Chapel

Almost all the world’s major religions offer instruction that in order to be a healthy individual in a thriving and ethical community, how we treat our neighbors matters. Jesus quotes Hebrew scripture when he commands followers to love their neighbor in the same way they love themselves. Can we authentically love others without first loving ourselves? I would argue no; a fiercely loving, ethical community begins with self-love. We’ll focus on a powerful definition of love, discuss why self-love matters and describe the path to get there.

“Ubuntu: Interrelatedness That Heals the World”
Thursday, March 16, 10 a.m.
2nd Floor, Lindsay-Crossman Chapel

The philosophy of Ubuntu took shape in the cradle of civilization. A human is a human through other humans, it asserts. Our destinies and thriving are intertwined. Who are we without each other? Not who we are destined to be is the simplest answer! Understanding the importance of interrelatedness allows us to affirm one another, encourage one another and create a web of healing for our communities. This requires radical truth-telling and empathy. We’ll talk about how to create webs of connection that can heal us all.

Panel Discussion: “What’s Love Got to Do With It? Everything!”
Thursday, March 16, 2 p.m.
Sandstone Three, Strosacker Hall

Love — the non-possessive delight in the particularity of the other — is the strongest force on the planet! In a world where humans weaponize religion, we must choose to encounter this world through the lens of love. We can do this … we must do this to make a better life and better world, together. This closing talk has practical tips to help us love the hell out of the world.

The Faith & Life Lecture Series is free and open to the public, however registration is recommended.