Gathering 152: “Moral Foundations – Loyalty”

What does your moral foundations profile look like? Elections offer us the perfect opportunity to reflect upon our morals and intuitive ethics that shape our narratives and virtues. While the culture wars and populist movements are beginning to gain momentum, where do you stand? Join us this week for our continued worship series, Moral Foundations, as Pastor Tony examines the third of six moral foundations, Loyalty. 

If you’re like most people, you are a member of at least one if not several groups. From geographical, ideological, and spiritual groups to your political affiliation, your identity is largely defined by being a part of a group. Social and evolutionary science tells us that group cohesion and longevity is based largely on a group’s ability to bond through in-group biases. While loyalty to the group and its biases can create solidarity, it can quickly turn toxic if another group (adversarial) is introduced. Jesus understood this. But instead of letting in-group biases create rivalry, he expanded his group to include adversaries, minorities, and the marginalized. How about you? When you reflect upon your loyalties, can you see beyond your group to be as inclusive? When November 3rd arrives, will you align your choices with those loyalties? Empower your decision this election by aligning your choice with your own moral foundations.
 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 10/09/20 

Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D. 

Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn 

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:38-40 

Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl6iuku_mw  
 

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