God Is Not One - EnCore Boston Book Group Gathering

In the twenty-first century, religion remains the single greatest influence in the world. BU Professor and religious scholar, Stephen Prothero, argues that all religions as different paths to the same God overlook the distinct human problem that each seeks to solve. For example: Islam: the problem is pride / the solution is submission Christianity: the problem is sin / the solution is salvation Buddhism: the problem is suffering / the solution is awakening Judaism: the problem is exile / the solution is to return to God Prothero’s God Is Not One is an indispensable guide to the questions human beings have asked for millennia—and explores the disparate paths we are taking to answer them today. Join fellow alumni and friends for lively and enlightening discussion. For more information, email corealum@bu.edu. The book group was conceived by Core Curriculum alumni of the College of Arts & Sciences as a way to help re-establish our connections with fellow Core alums, Core faculty, and our connection to the great works of literature and art we encountered during our days at BU. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month - but don't worry about finishing the book, come along for discussion and tasty refreshments. While hosted by the EnCore alumni group, all alumni regardless of college or academic program are encouraged to attend.