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Sun20Dec201510:30 amMVUUC Sanctuary
Who are You, and What Is Our Relationship? - Rev. Ann Schranz
Given the pace of daily life and given the responsibilities that may weigh heavily upon us, it may be tempting to treat another person as "it" -- an object that either helps us or hinders us. In contrast, we may regard another person as "Thou" -- a subject entitled to high regard and worthy of authentic relationship. The Jewish writer Martin Buber wrote about the distinction between "I - It" relationships and "I - Thou" relationships in the early 20th century. He did not wish to be considered a philosopher or a theologian, yet his wisdom has much to offer us. We will explore ways to improve the quality of our relationships.