Hay House describes talk, 2 May 2009

On August 20, Barque announced Thomas Moore’s appearance in San Diego on Saturday 2 May 2009. Hay House updates its I Can Do It! 2009 - San Diego event by filling in descriptions for the day's presentations. Thomas Moore’s 2:30 p.m. session, Writing in the Sand: The Spirituality of Jesus and the Soul of the Gospels, is included:

"Open the Gospels and read them as if for the first time. As you read, use your knowledge of the world's spiritual and religious traditions. Bring an appreciation for myth, symbol, and depth psychology. Study the language carefully. Don't be influenced by what everyone else thinks or by the way the stories and teachings have always been interpreted. Do these things and you will find a radical spiritual vision, a love of the world and humanity, and a new way of understanding and living life. Contrary to the way these texts are often presented, you will find an appreciation for cultural and religious diversity, an emphasis on healing rather than morals, and a reconciliation of your spirituality and your sexuality. You will not get bogged down in belief, institution, authority, guilt, moralism, exclusivity, or sexism. You will find a spirituality for today–challenging, comforting, contemplative, and joyous."