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# 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington.
Manage episode 434755770 series 3339529
Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs.
Good links:
Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller Library
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac
Unitarian Universalist faith
Books by Steve Edington
Summary
Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. He shares how he transitioned from a conservative Baptist upbringing to a more liberal interpretation of Christianity and eventually found his place in the Unitarian Universalist faith.
Steve explains his belief in a higher power and the importance of self-discovery in his spiritual journey. He also discusses his involvement in the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac festival and the continued interest in Kerouac's writings among different generations.
Jack Kerouac was a complex figure who embodied multiple identities and roles. He was seen as an intellectual, spiritual, romantic, and cultural icon. While he was not overtly political, he had revolutionary and messianic qualities.
Kerouac was both an intellectual and an athlete, excelling in academics and sports. His driving force was his duty to write, which he considered his purpose on Earth. He sought recognition as a major American writer and inspired others to pursue their own creative journeys. Kerouac's life ended tragically, but his writing continues to inspire and resonate with readers.
Sound Bites!
- "I was raised in a pretty conservative Baptist church in southern West Virginia."
- "I believe there is some reality or some power that is greater than myself."
- "I've always felt like I've been on some kind of a journey of discovery throughout my life."
- "He's an intellectual, he is spiritual, he is romantic."
- "He might have blanched a little bit at political."
- "He was both intellectual and athlete."
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This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!
Let us know what you think!
SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊
magnus@henrymiller.org
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Manage episode 434755770 series 3339529
Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs.
Good links:
Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller Library
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac
Unitarian Universalist faith
Books by Steve Edington
Summary
Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. He shares how he transitioned from a conservative Baptist upbringing to a more liberal interpretation of Christianity and eventually found his place in the Unitarian Universalist faith.
Steve explains his belief in a higher power and the importance of self-discovery in his spiritual journey. He also discusses his involvement in the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac festival and the continued interest in Kerouac's writings among different generations.
Jack Kerouac was a complex figure who embodied multiple identities and roles. He was seen as an intellectual, spiritual, romantic, and cultural icon. While he was not overtly political, he had revolutionary and messianic qualities.
Kerouac was both an intellectual and an athlete, excelling in academics and sports. His driving force was his duty to write, which he considered his purpose on Earth. He sought recognition as a major American writer and inspired others to pursue their own creative journeys. Kerouac's life ended tragically, but his writing continues to inspire and resonate with readers.
Sound Bites!
- "I was raised in a pretty conservative Baptist church in southern West Virginia."
- "I believe there is some reality or some power that is greater than myself."
- "I've always felt like I've been on some kind of a journey of discovery throughout my life."
- "He's an intellectual, he is spiritual, he is romantic."
- "He might have blanched a little bit at political."
- "He was both intellectual and athlete."
_________________________________________________
This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!
Let us know what you think!
SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊
magnus@henrymiller.org
FaceBook
Instagram
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