Friday, April 13 is our next book club (we decided not to meet on Good Friday.) Susan will lead us in the discussion of Diana Eck's book Encountering God.
1. I think that pretty soon, like right away, you need to decide IFyou are going to read the book. It isn't fast reading by any means, but it is thought-provoking. Eck traces her spiritual journey experiencing different religious traditions; she also traces this question in the broader terms of culture and religion. (Christians, Muslims, Jews all worship one God...is it the same God? Is it the same God Hindus worship in many forms?) I am challenging myself to read at least 10 pages a day.Hey, it's Lent, and we do discipline, right?
2. So, if you decide to commit to reading the book, then you will have to get a little pro-active about finding the book pretty quickly. Robin has the library's ONLY copy, but will be returning it when she gets her own so she can take notes in it (which as a librarian she hates, but as a reader she feels compelled to do.) You can get this as a used book on www.ebay.com for about $1, at www.half.com and www.amazon.com for about $3, and at www.powells.com for about $10...plus postage on all the above.
3. I really am hoping Margaret will be available to join us (missed you this week). I know your Baha'i perspective will be a wonderful contribution.
Carol
