Dogmatic Religiosity
Details
Religion can seemingly act as both the glue that can hold a society together, and the wedge the drives it apart. That is what we will discuss, as we review the commonalities and blindspots within many religions. Please review the following video prior to attending :
This group will be scheduled every two weeks at 4:00 pm-6:00 pm (CST) at Panera Bread, on University in Fort Worth at
Panera Bread 1700 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Ideally we will be sitting at the long table on the left after entering.
The format of the group will consistently follow this pattern:
- Settle in and start within first 10 minutes.
- Review Ground Rules, Expectations and Weekly Topic (5-10 minutes)
- Ice-breaker (will change every week) (10-20 minutes)
- Main Topic of Discussion (45-60 minutes)
- Closing Thoughts (10 minute)
The intention for "Blind Spots" is to intentionally discuss our own and society's various mental, emotional, ethical and moral boundaries and blind spots. These are by definition, emotionally charged topics, which is the very point.
The intention of this group is to learn how to better communicate and coincide with those you may not agree with or understand.
Blind Spots is intended to be a place were we can figure out how to better understand those we instinctively call the enemy.
Ground rules:
- One person will speak at a time.
- Critical thought and objection are both welcome, however be sure to challenge the content and not the personality.
- When challenging another’s position, it is encouraged that you question from a place of “trying to understand the other individual’s position”, instead of intending on proving your point or theirs wrong through your questioning.
- In the event discussion gets heated and volatile between two individuals or factions, the discussion will be halted, followed by taking the next 5 to 10 minutes, to use the remaining parts of the group to break down what just occurred and where communication broke down.
Ice Breaker