ATSS: Jody Washburn, “Freedom as Response-Ability”
5 June 2024 |
In the increasingly polarized world we inhabit, freedom is often carelessly portrayed as individual agency or the right to “do whatever you want.” Philosopher and Jewish scholar Abraham Joshua Heschel famously argued that “the opposite of freedom is not determinism, but hardness of heart.” In this seminar, Jody Washburn will explore freedom as the ability to respond with discernment in fitting and appropriate ways, drawing on work in the areas of trauma studies, Hebrew Bible, and philosophy.
Teacher:
Jody Washburn, PhD (UCLA), is a teacher, scholar, musician, and life-long wonderer. Her training is primarily in Hebrew Bible and the languages and cultures of the ancient Near East. Washburn also has training in social science and archaeology, and a sustained interest in interdisciplinary work. She taught Hebrew and biblical studies at Walla Walla University for seven years, and now teaches in the School of Social Work and Sociology. For the past few years she has been studying intersections between trauma studies, attachment theory, and Hebrew Bible concepts of shalom/wholeness, compassion, and covenant love; and she is currently creating an interactive curriculum for processing spiritual abuse and religious trauma entitled Reclaiming Our Spirituality. Her hobbies include photographing patterns in nature, playing ragtime on the piano, crocheting, and camping with her family.
Moderator:
Linda Nottingham is a retired businesswoman, living in Florida.
How to join:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81440403592
Passcode: FREEDOM
ATSS starting time depends on where you are. If you’re on the west coast of the United States, it’ll be 10:30 AM. On the east coast, 1:30 PM. Times in Europe, Africa, and elsewhere will vary with local time changes. Please double-check the correct time where you live.
The class is intended to last about 2 hours, though the conversation often continues to 4 PM (Eastern time).
About our class:
- The AT Sabbath Seminar is intended to be a courteous forum. We don’t accuse, get angry, put people down, or judge the state of their salvation.
- Stick to the topic in both comments and chat discussion.
- Make your comments and questions short—don’t dominate.
- Keep your microphones muted unless you are called upon to make your comment or ask your question.
- Indicate your interest in speaking by raising your electronic hand.
- Please use your name when you sign in, so we know who we’re addressing.
We look forward to getting acquainted with you!
YouTube channel:
You can see all of our previous ATSS recordings here.
Coming up:
- Horace Alexander
- Olive Hemmings
