This report has been a little while coming. We recorded it a week ago, then I (Dale) misplaced the recorder. The recorder has been found, so it is now my privilege to present to you our attempt to report on some of what we learnt on our trip to the Adventist Forums Conference, aka the Spectrum Conference.
This first session introduces the main theme of the conference and Brian McLaren's first two presentations. The chief question was: in a world with so many beliefs and so many differences, how do we engage in a way that is compassionate and caring without simply giving up our own beliefs? Part of the answer we found is changing the paradigm with which we approach difference. Do we operate out of fear (of losing our identity) or out of love (as our identity)?
Spectrum Conference Report Part 1
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
If Nothing We Do Matters, All That Matters Is What We Do
We're back. This should be the beginning of another run of regular weekly podcasts, just in time for school. Of course, few of you are students anymore, but whatever. You may notice we've updated the website. Please bear with us as we're still working out some kinks. For those who are interested, email subscription is now up and running. You'll find the form in the right-hand column. There are also a few more things we'd like to get done if we can find time.
This latest podcast is one we've been working towards for a while. It explains one of the central ideas we often return to: "if nothing we do matters, all that matters is what we do." This statement summarizes a great many different aspects of our thinking. I apologize in advance for the length. We still have material left to cover, but hopefully this at least clarifies the idea. The statement comes from an episode of "Angel" which was a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, by one of our favourite storytellers, Joss Whedon. The story may seem a little odd to some of you, but bear with us. The idea is profound. Interestingly enough, Joss Whedon once referred to this particular quote to summarize his own beliefs. (Maybe someday we'll actually get to have this conversation with him.)
Anywayz, this should hopefully be the last podcast laying out the ideas and language we regularly return to. Next week we're hoping to begin a series exploring the ideas presented at the "A Third Way" conference we recently returned from. Until then, enjoy.
If Nothing We Do Matters, All That Matters Is What We Do
This latest podcast is one we've been working towards for a while. It explains one of the central ideas we often return to: "if nothing we do matters, all that matters is what we do." This statement summarizes a great many different aspects of our thinking. I apologize in advance for the length. We still have material left to cover, but hopefully this at least clarifies the idea. The statement comes from an episode of "Angel" which was a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, by one of our favourite storytellers, Joss Whedon. The story may seem a little odd to some of you, but bear with us. The idea is profound. Interestingly enough, Joss Whedon once referred to this particular quote to summarize his own beliefs. (Maybe someday we'll actually get to have this conversation with him.)
Anywayz, this should hopefully be the last podcast laying out the ideas and language we regularly return to. Next week we're hoping to begin a series exploring the ideas presented at the "A Third Way" conference we recently returned from. Until then, enjoy.
If Nothing We Do Matters, All That Matters Is What We Do
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