Finding Calm in A Broken Country

Dr. Sherman discusses how the beliefs in religious myths that have shaped human actions and society for millennia are currently disintegrating. The consequence of this collapse is a confused and disorganized social order marked by political turmoil, drug addiction, violence, hatred, racism, and a general lack of connection and community.The only way to reimagine and rebuild the social order is to develop a new more believable myth that can calm fears and anxieties of today’s transitional world. Dr. Sherman explains thatthis new myth can be derived through storytelling and a connection with other human beings rather than an external God. This approach brings us back to the heart of Judeo-Christian philosophy of human community.This new community and relationship-based spirituality based upon storytelling can change the way we define our own souls, providing a sense of calm and peace during a time of stress. Read more