What seems troubling is that places of worship used to be a primary means of promoting values such as compassion and tolerance. As church participation continues to wane and with what is happening with the more intolerant and evangelical sides of religion, however, seem to be quite a negative catalyst.
While I did not grow up in a church and am not personally drawn to a faith-based community, the demise of some forms of organized religion do seem truly troubling. As do other more in-person kinds of community functions.
Any thoughts about ways for values such as curiosity, compassion and tolerance to be more widely promoted?
Absolutely agree. Not sure what kinds of institutions can emerge…
Compassion, connection and community are at the heart of microHealth Solution. We have ways people can form a community and deepen connections through some of our tools—and do so in their home, community center, place of worship or workplace.
And, while every bit of connection and community matters, it does seem like more institutionalized forms of community stand to have a deeper and wider impact. Work is all too often the most meaningful sense of “community” many have. With so much more needed and with more compassion, curiosity and tolerance at the core.
Incredibly informative and illuminating, Todd.
What seems troubling is that places of worship used to be a primary means of promoting values such as compassion and tolerance. As church participation continues to wane and with what is happening with the more intolerant and evangelical sides of religion, however, seem to be quite a negative catalyst.
While I did not grow up in a church and am not personally drawn to a faith-based community, the demise of some forms of organized religion do seem truly troubling. As do other more in-person kinds of community functions.
Any thoughts about ways for values such as curiosity, compassion and tolerance to be more widely promoted?
You hit it. Society will require new community building institutions with the ease of a Friday at synagogue or Sunday at church.
Absolutely agree. Not sure what kinds of institutions can emerge…
Compassion, connection and community are at the heart of microHealth Solution. We have ways people can form a community and deepen connections through some of our tools—and do so in their home, community center, place of worship or workplace.
And, while every bit of connection and community matters, it does seem like more institutionalized forms of community stand to have a deeper and wider impact. Work is all too often the most meaningful sense of “community” many have. With so much more needed and with more compassion, curiosity and tolerance at the core.
Really not sure how this can happen…