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Jordan Hall - Civium and Tools for Conviviality

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Oct 5, 2023
Jordan Hall, a visionary philosopher associated with Ivan Illich, discusses his concept of Civium and Tools for Conviviality. Topics include rethinking technology, building a resilient economy, balancing human nature and spirituality, exploring the hollow pursuit of material wealth, the relationship between religion and the transcendent, renewing human institutions, connecting to a place, and exploring sin, repentance, and personal growth.
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Religion Beyond Institutions

  • True religion is rooted in imminent lived experience, not institutional dogma.
  • Institutions tend to become stale, but lived relational spirituality remains vital and necessary.
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Institutional Senescence and Renewal

  • Human institutions have natural lifespans and often become undead instead of dying gracefully.
  • Effective renewal requires recognizing when to let go and stay connected to eternal creative sources.
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Eternal Life is Dynamic Relationship

  • Relationship is at the core of eternal life, exemplified by the Christian Trinity.
  • The eternal manifests dynamically in the present moment, emphasizing right now and connection.
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