Baldwin Wallace University Faith & Life Lecture Series

"Love God, Neighbor, Yourself: It Starts With You!" Almost all the world’s major religions offer instruction that in order to be a healthy individual in a thriving and ethical community, how we treat our neighbors matters. Jesus quotes Hebrew scripture when he commands followers to love their neighbor in the same way they love themselves. Can we authentically love others without first loving ourselves? I would argue no; a fiercely loving, ethical community begins with self-love. We’ll focus on a powerful definition of love, discuss why self-love matters and describe the path to get there.