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Introduction to Wisdom of the World Religions

02/25/2020 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM PT

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Most Americans see "religion" as an isolated topic—largely due to our unique first amendment and a curious educational system that breaks classes into separate topics. Historically, no other culture has ever isolated their “religion” from their politics, culture, spirituality, ethics, entertainment and behavior. Therefore, in order to understand the “religions of the world”, we must understand that ancient Egyptians, Pagans, Chinese, Greeks, Hindus, Native Americans & Africans, etc. always rooted their whole lives in what we Americans erroneously label “religion” as a separate topic. Also included in this introductory class, we will see how even modern atheists are “religious” in the ancient sense of the word. 
 
Tuesday, Feb 25, 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Michael Bogar, MDiv, ThM
Location: Sanctuary
Tuition: $25 until 8pm Feb 23, $30 after 
 
 
Michael Bogar: Michael’s approach is from a full-life experience and he can relate to a wide range of people. He has a way of communicating to those at the top of their game and those ready to quit. Life is educational, each morning presents an opportunity to begin anew. He has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels and has a proven ability to inform and inspire students ranging from the informal beginner to the serious scholar. Students and audience members frequently comment on his depth of scholarship, personal approach and sense of humor.
 
Michael has studied and taught the classical religious texts from many religious traditions and is a very effective teacher of spiritual concepts. He has studied Jungian Depth Psychology and universal mythologies. He is a brilliant integrator of mythology, theology, personal spirituality, practical philosophy and depth psychology. He combines deep scholarship, spontaneous humor and contagious enthusiasm with a down to earth practical approach to personal and spiritual growth. People open up easily to his clear and amicable style.  https://www.michaelbogar.com/
 
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