Our Sources IV: Judaism and Christianity [22:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Until well into the 20th century, the Unitarians and the Universalists considered themselves to be part of the Christian community. Some say we’ve moved past Christianity, but Jesus and his prophetic forbears in the Jewish tradition still have a message for us, and it’s a message we need to take to heart.

Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan.

 Explaining Racism to My Daughter [11:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Join us as we share stories of young people overcoming prejudice and hate, and how a random dinner conversation with my daughter challenged me to look for answers to talking about a difficult by important subject with our children.

Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan.

Several of you have asked for information on the book I cited this week. It’s called Moral Minds by Marc D. Hauser (Ecco/Harper Collins 2006). There’s a nice summary of his work, along with a Q&A, available in the current issue of The Futurist.

If you’re interested in more reading on the subject, I’d also recommend Hardwired Behavior: What Neuroscience Reveals about Morality by Laurence Tancredi (Cambridge University Press, 2005).

 How Do We Know Right From Wrong? [25:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

As we continue our ‘Big Questions’ series, we tackle the puzzle of what guides our moral compass. Can we know right from wrong inherently? Do we need some outside source to show us the way? Can a human being be good without God?

Presented by: Rev. John Cullinan.