Come virtually join us for a series of online sex positive book club discussions. The book we will be exploring is “A Different Drum on Community Making and Peace” by M. Scott Peck, M.D. All are welcome, whether you’ve read the section or not, please join us for the discussion!

Each discussion will begin with a short review of the chapters.

About the book:

Although we have developed the technology to make communication more efficient and to bring people closer together, we have failed to use it to build a true global community. Dr M. Scott Peck believes that if we are to prevent civilization destroying itself, we must urgently rebuild on all levels, local, national and international and that is the first step to spiritual survival. In this radical and challenging book he describes how the communities work, how group action can be developed on the principles of tolerance and love, and how we can start to transform world society into a true community.

What we’ll do this week:

Thursdays this Winter we’ll have a two hour discussion each section over zoom. Please feel free to talk, share, or just listen!

January 6, 2022 Part 1: The Foundation Chapters 1 – 2 (Pg 1 – 58)

Stumbling Into Community

Individuals and the Fallacy of Rugged Individualism

January 20, 2022 Part 1: The Foundation Chapters 3 – 5 (Pg 59 – 106)

The True Meaning of Community

The Genesis of Community

Stages of Community-Making

February 3, 2022 Part 1: The Foundation Chapters 6 – 7 (Pg 107 – 168)

Further Dynamics of Community

Community Maintenance

February 17, 2022 Part 2: The Bridge Chapters 8 – 10 (Pg 169 – 225)

Human Nature

Patterns of Transformation

Emptiness

March 3, 2022 Part 2: The Bridge Chapters 11 – 12 (Pg 169 – 225)

Vulnerability

Integration and Integrity

March 17, 2022 Part 3: The Solution Chapters 13 – 17 (Pg 257 – 331)

Community and Communication

Dimensions of the Arms Race

The Christian Church in the United States

The United States Government

Empowerment

Schedule: (PST)

5pm – Zoom room opens

5:05pm – Opening Circle and introductions

5:30pm – Open discussion (Jamie will moderate)

6:30pm – Closing remarks and announcements

6:45pm – End of book club

FAQs:

Do I need to read the book and show up *every* week to join?

NO! Jump in and out at your own pace! This is an OPEN GROUP, please just show up!

Will this group meet in person or offline?

This group will only meet online

Why this (not super sexy sounding) book?

Sex Positive World is a community, we like to connect in sexy ways, and that’s inherently vulnerable. So let’s learn how to create a community that creates a culture that welcomes vulnerability and therefore pleasure for everyone.

This book was also recommended to the board by our founder Gabriella Cordova upon her departure from leading this organization. It is full of wisdom relevant to anyone that’s looking for more healthy connection with this world and the creatures on it too.

About the Author:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3061.M_Scott_Peck