La Côte Anglican Church

Distorting truth and exploiting fear for political power and profit

We live in an age when the very idea of objective truth is mocked and ignored by actual and aspiring political leaders worldwide. We live in a time when lies and misinformation are used to manipulate and exploit the fears of citizens by stirring up suspicion and hatred of ‘The Other’. Corporations use half-truths to prey on insecurity and fear to maximize profits without regard to people’s ultimate welfare. The ‘wisdom’ of the crowd, expressed through social media echo chambers, has usurped rigorous research and genuine expertise is discredited by those pursuing power and profit.

How can we respond to these challenges?
How can we know and understand what is true?
How can we overcome fear?
How can we protect ourselves and those whom we love from unscrupulous liars and manipulators, without falling into the paranoia of conspiracy theories?

These are some of the questions we will explore in two Lenten Seminars via Zoom on Wednesdays 17th and 24th March at 19:30-21:00. There will be two 20-minute presentations, small group discussions, a final Q & A and discussion in plenary.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89768747927?pwd=a2JzOENQdEJKRVF4NlcyMS9DWDVKUT09
Meeting ID: 897 6874 7927
Passcode: 888224
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