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Grief and God: When Religion Does More Harm Than Healing
Rev. Dr. Terri Daniel
In many religious traditions, God is assumed to be responsive to the needs of believers, and in difficult times, the faithful turn to God for comfort and guidance. When God is viewed as a benevolent protector that can shield us from harm, what happens to faith — and healing — when God fails to provide that protection?
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Finding Comfort When Faced With Death
Q&A with Rev. Roger Wolsey
Recently my grandmother passed away very suddenly from an illness. I cared for her as she died, and my doctor now thinks I have PTSD. I’ve been experiencing crippling panic attacks about dying. I guess I was just hoping that you had something comforting to tell me.
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Sermon Video: The Spiritual Discipline of “Resist”
With Rev. Mark Sandlin
Finding peace through social justice.
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Liturgy Selection
Unity Consciousness
Let’s face it. The walls dividing people today have gotten taller and thicker, whether between men and women, young and old, gays and straights, developed and developing worlds, haves and have-nots. Yet the spiritual dream of unity persists. We believe that God is a Weaver of Oneness who wants us to live in harmony — neighbor with neighbor, communities with communities, religions with religions, and nations with nations.
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Global Spiritual Traditions and ChI Culture & Foundations
Global Spiritual Traditions and ChI Culture & Foundations – Part 1 is the first of a 2-part series. These courses introduce students to ChI’s core philosophy and learning approach as well as to World Religions and/or spiritual paths that have their origins in earth-centered, indigenous practice (Africa, Pagan, First Nation and other indigenous world-views), or ancient Eastern philosophy and belief systems (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism).
* This 5-day classroom course is required for all Interfaith Chaplaincy students but also open to others. There is additional online study required for completion of this course.
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Location: Berkeley, CA
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