Bridges of Virtue
A lecture and discussion series on the broader manifestations of love and the virtues of compassion, selflessness and sacrifice across the Abrahamic faiths and philosophy.
A broader discussion on love as a virtue
Rather than limiting love to the realm of romance, we emphasize its broader manifestations—compassion, selflessness, and sacrifice—as essential to individual and communal well-being.
Through a nationwide lecture series, leading scholars on religion, neuroscience, philosophy, and theology explore the profound questions of love, hate, charitable giving, and interfaith collaboration.
Bridges of Virtue seeks to inspire real-world change—encouraging
participants to act more compassionately, build bridges across faiths, and
carry the principles of love and virtue into their daily lives and long-term
commitments. Through a combination of scholarship, dialogue, and
discussion events we aspire to be a catalyst for enduring moral growth.
By exposing participants to the presentations of our scholars and by bringing gruops together for discusson events, Bridges aims to foster new insights into the interconnections between science, philosophy, and faith-based perspectives and how these insights can help strengthen virtue in our society.
Project Goals
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Deepen understanding of love and virtue within traditional faith-based perspectives.
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Increase awareness across the Abrahamic faiths and philosophical traditions.
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Inspire participants to actively practice compassion and empathy in their communities.
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Highlight neuroscience’s role in understanding love, creating empathy, and minimizing conflict.
Unity Productions Foundation (www.upf.tv) is an Emmy-nominated film and educational group. We have produced over a dozen award-winning documentaries for PBS, reaching an estimated global audience of 200 million.
