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Berkeley Arts and Letters @FCCB: Sam Keen Thursday, Mar 11 7:30 p.m. Large Assembly On March 11, 2010 at 7:30 pm in the Large Assembly, Sam Keen will speak on his new book, In the Absence of God, as part of Berkeley Arts and Letters. In his new book, Keen offers a provocative critique of the present state of religion and leads the way down a new path—one of renewal for us and our troubled society. By recovering the experience of the sacred, Keen argues, we may renew our own relationship with God and discover the religious commonality we all share, ending bridging differences that have divided Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and others. Known throughout religious and philosophical circles alike, Keen has spent his life asking the “big questions,” and he does not shy away from some of the most difficult and provocative questions concerning religion today: What does religion offer us in today’s world? How has religion failed us? Must we choose between religious fundamentalism and atheism—or is there a hopeful alternative? How can religion address the challenges and violence we face every day Keen reminds us that the answers to these questions lie at the heart of religion and shows us how to access them. By reviving the sacred in everyday life through an appreciation of such elementary emotions as wonder, gratitude, anxiety, joy, grief, reverence, compassion, outrage, hope, and humility, we may rediscover God for ourselves and find a way to live in peace. Sam Keen is a noted author and lecturer, who has written thirteen books on philosophy and religion. He earned graduate degrees from the Harvard Divinity School and Princeton University, and spent twenty years working as an editor of Psychology Today. Keen co-produced the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary Faces of the Enemy, and was the subject of a PBS special with Bill Moyers titled Your Mythic Journey. Tickets are available from www.brownpapertickets.com for $12 in advance or at the door for $15. Intended age range: Adults Childcare will not be provided. $15.00 Sponsored by Authors & Ideas@FCCB Authors & Ideas at FCCB is an exciting new series of authors events at First Congregational Church. It is a unique collaboration between First Congregational and Berkeley Arts & Letters. The series will feature a broad range of authors, topics and events to stimulate conversation about important ideas in the community and the world. FOR INFORMATION: Return to the Upcoming Events page |
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