Faith Matters: Good & Evil

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Nov 1, 2019 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness | 0

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Faith Matters: Good & Evil

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A Jewish rabbi, evangelical pastor, and a Buddhist nun have a conversation about the existence of good and evil.

Topic: Good & Evil

Guests:

Rabbi Richard Litvak (Jewish Reform)
Elaine Jackson (Buddhist)
Pastor Matt Valencia (Evangelical)

Most faith traditions address the concept that some actions are right or “good,” while others are wrong or “evil.” In this program, our panel discusses how their spiritual tradition approaches the existence of good and evil:

What is good and evil?
Do good and evil really objectively exist, or are they merely cultural or social constructs?
What does it mean when we say something or some action is evil?
Is it the very nature of humanity to be good and evil?

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.