Current Events through the Lens of Anthroposophy
Over one hundred years ago, Rudolf Steiner presented the lecture series compiled in the two volume set titled The Karma of Untruthfulness: Secret Societies, the Media, and Preparations for the Great War. You are invited to a modern day salon to explore with fellow anthroposophists the challenges of our time. In collaboration with one another and drawing from the studies of Rudolf Steiner, we will attempt to penetrate world events and culture from a deeper occult understanding. We will be guided by Marjorie Spock’s The Art of Goethean Conversation. We hope to create a shareable “curriculum” from our conversations to inspire other branches to host similar salons.
From the back of The Karma of Untruthfulness:
Although these lectures were given in 1916, they have much to teach us about today’s political spin, media distortions, propaganda and downright lies―all delivered by the media on a daily basis. Rudolf Steiner’s calm, methodological approach penetrates the smokescreen of accusations and counterclaims, illusions and lies, surrounding World War I. From behind this fog and under the guise of outer events, the true spiritual struggle is revealed. Steiner’s words give the reader a deeper understanding of the politics and world conflicts that confront us today through the filter of popular media.
Amid the turmoil of World War I, Steiner spoke out courageously against the hate, lies, and propaganda of the time. His detailed research into the spiritual impulses of human evolution allowed him to reveal the dominant role that secret brotherhoods played in events that culminated in that cataclysmic war. He warned that the retarding forces of nationalism must be overcome before Europe can find its true destiny. He also emphasized the urgent need for new social structures in order to avoid such future catastrophes.
Political and social changes around the world are moving at a breathless pace, hurtling us all toward an uncertain future. These lectures illuminate much of what lies behind today’s turbulent events and the scenes played out on the nightly news.
Please print the following short articles and bring to May meetings.
The Art of Goethean Conversation – Marjorie Spock
Goethean Conversation – Marc Clifton
Hosted by James Knight and Sara Genta. Contact at j365k@yahoo.com or sara.genta@gmail.com
First and Third Thursdays 7-9pm New Community Center 54th & Powell Begins May 6, 2021