7/14/2014
Yesterday, both our Forum led by Bob Boldt and our Sunday message by Don Love focused on the German philosopher Hannah Arendt. Arendt is most famous for the idea of “The Banality of Evil,” developed in response to the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. Eichmann argued (truly or not) that he was “just following orders,” not acting out of malice. Arendt responded with the insight that the most pernicious form of evil is not the malice of a monster, but the “banality” of someone who refuses to think for themselves about the morality of their actions.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Submissions for the August Newsletter and Calendar are due next Sunday, July 20th.
This Monday, July 14th, The Pantry is holding an open house at Table of Grace from 6-8 pm. The Pantry aims to help empower people to make better food choices and prepare home-cooked meals, and our Social Action Committee plans to support them with quarterly food drives. Contact Stephanie Scott-Huffman.
Also Monday evening, at 6:30 pm, the Worship Service Committee will be meeting at the Fellowship. All are welcome. Contact Carol Bontempo.
Community Events this week:
If being in two places at once isn’t enough for you, here’s a third: Monday night at 7:00, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Cynthia Browne, administrator of Deutschheim State Historic Site in Hermann, to discuss the rich history and current status of winemaking in the Hermann area. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents “We Are The Best” at various showtimes, Wednesday, July 16th through Sunday, July 20th. For more information, visit http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.