People's Church Of Kalamazoo

In the daily news and the impending election, the language of “us versus them” is all around us. Aside from turning off the TV (highly recommended), can we turn this annoying verbal barrage to good account by using it to inspire us to be mindful about the ways we speak and think about ourselves and others? What are the perils and benefits of us/them categorizations? When do “they” become “we”? We’ll reflect on themes of Us versus Them in relation to personal identity, world religions, and collaborative forest management. And, of course, there will be time for at least one Hindu folk tale.