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WE LOVE OUR KIDS
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COMMUNITY FOR YOU
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The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Via Zoom (Noon time) study – Monday, August 8th (off Labor Day, Sept. 5th & Oct. 10th Indigenous Peoples’ Day) – Nov . 7th
Facilitated by Greg Bottomley (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions)
This book answers the simple but essential question: Why can’t we all get along?
Moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains why people around the world, including liberals and conservatives in the United States, have different moral frameworks. He argues that moral judgments are emotional, not logical—they are based on stories rather than reason. Consequently, liberals and conservatives lack a common language, and reason-based arguments about morality are ineffective. This leads to political polarization.
The Righteous Mind explores how our divergent moralities evolved, why morality is about more than just fairness, and how we can counter our natural self-righteousness to decrease political divides.
All are welcome to join in on our weekly group discussion. Note: we are skipping Chapter 11.
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Passcode: 106200
Part I: Intuitions Come First, Strategic Reasoning Second
Aug. 8th
Introduction
Chap. 1. Where Does Morality Come From?
Aug. 15th
Chap. 2. The Intuitive Dog and Its Rational Tail
Aug. 22nd
Chap 3. Elephants Rule
Aug. 29th
Chap 4. Vote for Me (Here’s Why)
Part II: There’s More to Morality than Harm and Fairness
Sept. 12th
Chap 5. Beyond Weird Morality
Sept. 19th
Chap 6. Taste Buds of the Righteous Mind
Sept. 26th
Chap 7. The Moral Foundations of Politics
Oct. 3rd
Chap 8. The Conservative Advantage
Part III: Morality Binds and Blinds
Oct. 17th
Chap 9. Why Are We So Groupish?
Oct. 24th
Chap 10. The Hive Switch
Oct. 31st
Chap 12. Can’t We All Disagree More Constructively?
Nov. 7th
Conclusion
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
Where are you located?
Our address is 2501 Clark Avenue in Raleigh. We are 2 blocks north of Hillsborough Street and NC State, and 3 blocks west of the Village District in Raleigh.
What time is worship?
Sundays at 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Where do I park?
Fairmont UMC has two parking lots. One is across the street from the church’s main entrance on Clark Avenue and Horne Street (its entrance is at 300 Horne Street). The second lot is accessible off Clark Avenue on the same side as the church building next to our Hut (2503 Clark Avenue). You can also park by the curb on Clark Avenue and Horne Street.
What does worship typically look like?
How do I join a ministry?
Talk to our pastor, choir director, or children’s coordinator before or after worship, and they can help you find a ministry that gets you excited at Fairmont.
You can also contact any one of our staff members:
How do I join a small group?
You can talk to our pastor, or someone in the pews next to you, and they will be able to point you in the right direction. Our small groups are open and a great place to learn, form friendships, and find belonging at Fairmont.
How can I get involved in serving?
When you see a community or church event that interests you, put your name down on our Sign-Up Board or talk to our pastor. There are many ways to serve our neighbors in the church and wider community at Fairmont.