Diversity

[close] A space for thoughtful discussion on theology and its relationship to meaning, morality, human psychology, and society. This group welcomes diverse traditions, philosophical inquiry, and reflective dialogue about sacred texts, inner life, ethical questions, and the role of religion in the modern world. The goal is not preaching or debate for victory, but understanding, exploration, and respectful exchange of ideas. Remember that respect comes first. Disagree with ideas, not with people. No insults, ridicule, or hostility toward beliefs or non-belief. Feel free to share perspectives, interpretations, and experiences, but this is a discussion space, not a place to persuade others to adopt a faith, so basically no preaching or conversion attempts. Stay thoughtful and on topic, posts should relate to theology, meaning, morality, sacred texts, psychology of belief, or religion in society. Interpretations are welcome, claims of absolute authority are not. All comments and conversations must be in English. Don’t hesitate to open a topic under any theme that has already been featured. If you’re unsure where your topic belongs, you’re welcome to ask in the open discussion under the thread titled “Topic Creation”.

[close] Welcome to the WSP Washington, DC office Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Book Club! This is a place where staff in our DC office can find literary resources that will help us strengthen our knowledge about the histories, cultures, and aspirations of our co-workers, neighbors, and other people who we serve in the community through our consulting work.

[close] The Nativity Peace Library Team, through the Social Justice Committee, has created a children and youth library of books that focus on Nativity’s core values of welcome and inclusion and to celebrate diversity among God’s people. It is our hope to provide our young people and their families with tools to help them better understand our history and our diversity as we seek to continue God’s call for us to love one another.

[close] Starting new book - Inflamed - 6 April 2022, 7:15 CST, and successive Wednesdays in April via Zoom. Join us for an analysis of history and power blended with an analysis and understanding of biology, biomes, exosomes and how it all responds. Read more about it on "currently reading" shelf. Reading with others to develop the skills for living, dying, and navigating healthcare. Virtual meetings throughout the year. We are engaging in collective reckoning, bringing together to understand. Acknowledge and honor our stories with respect and compassion. Click Join Group and ask permission to join the group. A group administrator will get an email from Goodreads and approve your membership. You will be notified via email of books, meeting details, zoom rooms, etc.