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In 1876 the founder of the first Society for Ethical Culture, Felix Adler, said the following in his inaugural address: “There is a great and crying evil in modern society. It is want of purpose. It is that narrowness of vision which shuts out the wider vistas of the soul. It is the absence of those sublime emotions which, wherever they arise, do not fail to exalt and consecrate existence.” Adler’s hope was that Ethical Societies would inspire people to experience profound purposefulness, coupled with an expansive vision of humanity and a passion realizing each person’s worth and dignity—and that would lead us toward a richly humane and just society. How well does Adler’s concern reflect our concerns today?
Bart Worden, the new Executive Director of the American Ethical Union, will discuss this question in his platform address.
Event Details
| Where | Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 11:00 am–12:30 pm |
| Website | http://www.ethicalfocus.org |
| Phone | 201-836-5187 |
| admin@ethicalfocus.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County
The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County is a chapter of the American Ethical Union. Established in 1953, the society is a progressive humanist community that accepts members of all backgrounds and encourages them to reach for their full potential. Led by Dr. Joseph Chuman, the society hosts Sunday "Platform Talks," youth education, study groups and other programs.
Other events here
- An Overview of the Modern Human Rights Movement April 23, 2013 / April 30, 2013 / May 7, 2013 / May 14, 2013 / May 21, 2013, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
- Why Read? Ethics and Literature in the Middle Ages Sun, May 26, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
