Temple Beth Shalom hosts interfaith "America's Four Gods" course

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Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley will present “America’s Four Gods”, an interactive, interfaith three-week program led by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and past TBS President member Fay Henning-Bryant, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Mondays, Feb. 3, 10 and 17 at the Temple, 12202 N. 101st Ave. in Sun City.  

 

The course is based on the book, “America’s Four Gods: What We Say About God — And What That Says About Us,” written by Paul Froese and Christopher Bader. The authors developed a self-administered survey enabling each participant to answer questions to provide them feedback about how they conceive of God and the role God plays in their daily lives. Individual survey results are private.   

 

Through discussion led by Rabbi Kaplan and Henning-Bryant, participants will address why knowing what an individual believes about God is important, and an explanation of the four Gods. Americans worship one of four distinct types of God: benevolent, authoritative, distant or critical.

 

Participants will discuss the impact that their personal beliefs in one of the four Gods may have on the world today. 

 

Advance registration and payment is required by noon Jan. 29. Cost is $20 for Temple Beth Shalom members and $35 for non-members.  Contact the Temple Beth Shalom office at 623-977-3240 to register.