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SEEKING WEST MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS TO DISCUSS LIFE’S BIGGEST QUESTIONSAre you interested in more deeply exploring your worldview, and perhaps the beliefs of others around you? Or contemplating the seemingly inexplicable triumphs and tragedies of the human experience? Do you appreciate learning through intellectually honest dialogue with individuals who see the world differently than you? If you can answer “yes” to these questions, and live in Southwest Michigan, we would like to hear from you. We are seeking volunteers to form a diverse panel of 8 to 10 individuals who will participate in broadcasted discussions surrounding A Secret of the Universe: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Discovery of an Eternal Truth. Already garnering intriguing reactions from reputable authors and scholars from across North America—and from the disparate spheres of science and religion—Stephen L. Gibson's work of religious fiction presents an innovative perspective on religious conflict. The book will be distributed nationally by AtlasBooks, and officially released on October 11th, 2007. “This story is about our immediate and critical need for honest, kind, loving, yet direct conversations about how we come to form rigid and certain beliefs about how the world works,” says Tim Bennett, Marketing Coordinator for Truth-Driven Strategies. “And since beliefs—in religious systems, political ideals, even sexual ethics—are at the center of a great deal of divisiveness and conflict in the world, we feel a responsibility to leverage the power of the internet to allow virtually any reader of this book—from any corner of the world—to feel connected to authentic discourse about the important issues it raises.” Gibson says that there is an elephant in the room when it comes to discussing beliefs about worldviews and religious doctrine. “We can talk about sex and politics on TV, but not what other religions allege are happening in a supernatural realm, or about a dogmatic view that is at the heart of culture wars and global violence.” In addition to publishing this illuminating story, TDS going a step further to show that a group of people with different backgrounds, and different religious beliefs, can engage in honest dialogue and explore the beliefs of others—without sacrificing the respect and love taught by most faith traditions. Bennett and Gibson are seeking to gather an eclectic group to record a series of four Sunday evening “roundtables,” beginning August 5th, 2007. Ideally, the group makeup will include clergy from at least two different belief systems; three “everyday” Christians without any special religious training; atheists or agnostics; and two or three believers from non-Christian traditions. Click HERE to learn more. Click HERE to apply online for participation (requires physical attendance at four discussion groups). |
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