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Book Club: A Politics of Love

Book Club: A Politics of Love
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For April, we will be reading A Politics of Love by Marianne Williamson

"In this stirring call to arms, the activist, spiritual leader, and New York Times bestselling author of the classic A Return to Love confronts the cancerous politics of fear and divisiveness threatening the United States today, urging all spiritually aware Americans to return to—and act out of—our deepest value: love.

America’s story is one of great social achievement. From the Abolitionists who fought to outlaw slavery, to the Suffragettes who championed women’s right to vote, to the Civil Rights proponents who battled segregation and institutionalized white supremacy, to the proponents of the women’s movement and gay rights seeking equality for all, citizens for generations have risen up to fulfill the promise of our nation. Over the course of America’s history, these activists have both embodied and enacted the nation’s deepest values.

Today, America once again is in turmoil. A spiritual cancer of fear threatens to undo the progress we have achieved. Discord and hatred are dissolving our communal bonds and undermining the spirit of social responsibility—the duty we feel toward one another. In this powerful spiritual manifesto, Marianne Williamson offers a tonic for this cultural malignancy. She urges us to imitate the heroes of our past and live out our deepest spiritual commitment: where some have sown hatred, let us now sow love.

Williamson argues that we must do more than respond to external political issues. We must address the deeper, internal causes that have led to this current dysfunction. We need a new, whole-person politics of love that stems not just from the head but from the heart, not just from intellectual understanding but from a genuine affection for one another. By committing to love, we will make a meaningful contribution to the joyful, fierce and disruptive energies that are rising at this critical point in time. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "we must think anew, and act anew . . . and then we shall save our country."

ABOUT OUR BOOK CLUB

This forum is designed to create a safe environment where we can come together to talk about the book we read and have discussion about our reading experience. Books are portals to allow exploration of higher consciousness. Even if you have previously read the title you are encouraged to join us.

Terry Curran will be your monthly host.

We meet monthly on the first Monday of every month at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (DYSG). Our discussion will run from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Our book club costs $10, if tickets purchased in advance, and $12 at the door.

WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER EARLY

Due to the size of our classroom, Discover Your Spiritual Gifts tends to sell out a handful events each month. We are often turning folks away at the door that did not pre-register to reserve their spot. If you want to have a guaranteed spot, you MUST register in advance - even for free events. Regardless of when you marked yourself as going, attendees with confirmed registration information will be given seat priority. Thank you for understanding!

PARKING & BUILDING ACCESS

FREE PARKING at the Little Creek Office Building & across the street beside Olde Steel Antique Guns.

Make sure that you arrive early for class. You will enter the Space on the second floor at the double doors on the outdoor entrance. Come up the outside stairs on the southside of the Little Creek office building. We are located in Suite 275.

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