Ethics and Morals Beyond Religion (and an upcoming survey)

Hey folks – this is a Full Circle Sunday, so we can look forward to the opportunity to connect in Community Time, sing together, have something for the youngest members of the community, and dig into something challenging in the Talky Bit. We’ll meet at 10:45 a.m. at VA Cafe. We’ll livestream here and podcast here later in the week.

In the Talky Bit, we’ll be starting an exploration of the possibilities of what might form the basis for a wider “human ethics” in a world where that is no longer primarily something given shape by religions. It’s an intriguing question, and one that I believe many “post-religious” travelers can find a bit challenging. I think it’ll be interesting to explore.

And about that survey…We’ve done very little over the years to deliberately ask folks what is working well and not so well for them at The Table. I think that’s been quite consistent with our commitment to making a space where people are not being (or feeling) watched or judged. However, it also means that we don’t know very much about those things. So we’re going to see if we can do something about that, ideally without assailing those other positive values.

Now…I suspect there might be some concerns about this, but let me see if I can put your mind at ease. The survey is online, short, completely voluntary, can be completed anonymously if you wish, and is all reflective, qualitative questions. In other words, we’re listening for experiences and opinions more than gathering data. Think of it like when we sit in a circle for Community Time, but with the circle being online so it can reach more people, and be accessed at everyone’s convenience. In terms of process, I’m going to provide this info now so people can ask their general questions or express their concerns over the coming week (you can always reach me by email at this address, and of course I’m pleased to connect in person), and then next week I’ll provide a link to the survey. Please do reach out if you have any questions.

I’ll see you on Sunday.
Peace,