Name: The Spirituality of Gender Equality (Free Event)
Start: 2025-08-01T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Tre Stelle Coffee Co.

While it does seem to be true that the striving to achieve and for excellence may be a basic part of human nature, does that success always have to come at the expense of others? Is it possible that our desire to cooperate and collaborate with others is just as much a part of our nature, our higher nature?

The impulse to act and to make decisions in what we perceive to be our own best interest, to compete with others – and even the promotion of this impulse – can be seen reflected all around us in the media, in our politics, in our economic and education systems, and so on. But for many, we also see perhaps more clearly than ever how interdependent we all may actually be, and that the well-being of every individual and of every segment of society is connected to the well-being of humanity as a whole.

Is it possible, then, that any definition of our innate nature that sees the source of all motivation as selfish – or primarily self-interested – falls short of understanding our higher, more spiritual nature? What would happen if we embraced and uplifted our more spiritual nature, moving beyond viewing life as a competition and instead fostering this interdependence, each of us striving for excellence, and helping others to also achieve their best, but together, and not at the expense of others? What kind of world could we create if we aspired to uplift each other together, working in collaboration with one another in ways that create opportunities for everyone to flourish and advance? What tools, what spiritual principles could help us foster this capacity in ourselves and in our communities?

Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on moving beyond a culture of competition and towards one of cooperation and collaboration. Please join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we can help create the conditions to promote the advancement of each one of us.

“The primary question to be resolved is how the present world, with its entrenched pattern of conflict, can change to a world in which harmony and cooperation will prevail.” – Bahá’í Teachings

\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

H﻿ow to get to our venue, the Public Media Network:
T﻿he Public Media Network is located on the third floor of the Epic Center Building, suite 300. You may park on the Kalamazoo Mall street, in front of the building, or in the Epic Center Parking Garage. The garage entrance address is 136 E. South Street. Bring parking ticket in for free validation.

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While it does seem to be true that the striving to achieve and for excellence may be a basic part of human nature, does that success always have to come at the expense of others? Is it possible that our desire to cooperate and collaborate with others is just as much a part of our nature, our higher nature?

The impulse to act and to make decisions in what we perceive to be our own best interest, to compete with others – and even the promotion of this impulse – can be seen reflected all around us in the media, in our politics, in our economic and education systems, and so on. But for many, we also see perhaps more clearly than ever how interdependent we all may actually be, and that the well-being of every individual and of every segment of society is connected to the well-being of humanity as a whole.

Is it possible, then, that any definition of our innate nature that sees the source of all motivation as selfish – or primarily self-interested – falls short of understanding our higher, more spiritual nature? What would happen if we embraced and uplifted our more spiritual nature, moving beyond viewing life as a competition and instead fostering this interdependence, each of us striving for excellence, and helping others to also achieve their best, but together, and not at the expense of others? What kind of world could we create if we aspired to uplift each other together, working in collaboration with one another in ways that create opportunities for everyone to flourish and advance? What tools, what spiritual principles could help us foster this capacity in ourselves and in our communities?

Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on moving beyond a culture of competition and towards one of cooperation and collaboration. Please join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we can help create the conditions to promote the advancement of each one of us.

“The primary question to be resolved is how the present world, with its entrenched pattern of conflict, can change to a world in which harmony and cooperation will prevail.” – Bahá’í Teachings

\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

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**\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.**

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**Event Description**

**In Search of True Friendship (Free Event)**

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**Why do so many of us feel like we are alone when we have so many more ways of connecting with others than ever before? Are we missing out on forming true friendships by failing to consider the spiritual impulse for those connections?**

**It seems to be our instinct – and need – to be connected to others. But we also seem to have created increasingly fractured and isolating social structures that don’t actually require us to build those connections – much less with anyone who may look or think differently than we do. So how might recognizing our reality as spiritual beings, as all of us being part of one human family, help us understand where this instinct comes from – and what we need to fulfill it? How might it inform the types and qualities of relationships we look for – and who with? And beyond our individual relationships, what would it look like to reconfigure our communities to make finding and building connection easier for all of us? How can we create a culture of community that supports everyone in this search, that allows every individual to thrive not despite but with and because of the larger diversity of people around them? What are the spiritual principles and qualities we need to build and nurture these diverse, inclusive, and connected communities?**

**Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the deeper truths that unite us – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the search for true friendship. Please join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we can build true community together.**

**“Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.” – Bahá’í Teachings**

**\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.**

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Can humanity truly reach its full potential without all of its members being free to reach and contribute their all? Is equality a tug of war where one side gains at another’s expense? Does empowering women require taking opportunities away from men, or does it actually strengthen the whole and create more opportunities and a better world for everyone?

If a bird has one broken wing, it isn’t able to fly or live a full and healthy life. Could this same thinking apply to the balance of men and women? The two wings of a bird do not fight for power, strength or dominance. Both wings need to be of equal strength for the bird to soar. Can humanity truly advance if women do not enjoy the same rights, prerogatives and opportunities as men? How can we work to ensure that we are building communities where everyone has the same opportunities to grow and develop and to contribute to the advancement of humanity together?

Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the essential equality of the sexes. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how achieving that equality is needed for *all* of humanity to progress and reach its full potential.

*“The world of humanity has two wings – one is women and the other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. ”* – Bahá’í Teachings

\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

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