In our fractious times, divided by tribalism and animosity, I find a model for a more pluralistic and decent society in the vision of Felix Adler, the founder of Ethical Culture.
I appreciated the juxtaposition of respect for the individual with the importance of the interconnected web of humanity. It was a good reminder that it is both.
Joe, What a remarkable explanation of the existetial need for decency... Though, I am enlightened by your compelling disposition on decency, I do question yours and Adlers position on "all there is, is natuure." (my words) If we believe in science how do we know that a universe or uncountable universes that approach infinity in complexity is only nature? Although, Adler has stated that we can never solve that mystery, how does he or anyone know that to be true? The human species needs a sense of oneness. As science comes closer and closer to a possible answer, Einstein's niht sky quest may become solvable and explicable to the average person and be as awestome to us as it is to the astrophysisicists,. We may realize that we all are bound up in a compelling true story. A true story that is so majestic that our countless ways we separate ourselves may seem irrelevant to the awesomeness that we share.
I appreciated the juxtaposition of respect for the individual with the importance of the interconnected web of humanity. It was a good reminder that it is both.
A thoughtful analysis of decency in our world today.
Joe, What a remarkable explanation of the existetial need for decency... Though, I am enlightened by your compelling disposition on decency, I do question yours and Adlers position on "all there is, is natuure." (my words) If we believe in science how do we know that a universe or uncountable universes that approach infinity in complexity is only nature? Although, Adler has stated that we can never solve that mystery, how does he or anyone know that to be true? The human species needs a sense of oneness. As science comes closer and closer to a possible answer, Einstein's niht sky quest may become solvable and explicable to the average person and be as awestome to us as it is to the astrophysisicists,. We may realize that we all are bound up in a compelling true story. A true story that is so majestic that our countless ways we separate ourselves may seem irrelevant to the awesomeness that we share.