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Rothko Chapel - Answer: What: The Rothko Chapel is a non-denomination octagon-Greek cross shaped
chapel in Houston, Texas founded by John and Dominique de Menil in 1971. On it's walls are 14 black
color-hued paintings by Rothko.
So What: became the world's first holy place open to all religions and belonging to none. It became a
center for international cultural, religious, and philosophical exchanges and performances. Helped
popularize meditation in the United States.
Sheilaism - Answer: What: Derived from Sheila Larson. A shorthand term for an individual's system of
religious belief which co-opts strands of multiple religions chosen by the individual.
So What: Allowed flexibility in religion and individuality. Rose with spirituality, which was increasing in
all age groups, even as younger people tend to not be religious. Helped popularize breaking away from
traditional religion and claiming religious independence.
Johnny Appleseed - Answer: Who: John "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman was an American missionary for
the New Church active in the 1790's. He preached gospel as he traveled the Midwest, introducing apple
trees.
So What: Beyond inspiring nursery rhymes, Chapman helped spread the gospel of the New Church. He
was known as a wilderness hermit and a holy man. He is significant because he embodies the
transcendentalist ideal of solitude which was also heavily explored by Henry David Thoreau.
Paul Carus - Answer: Who: A German-American author, editor, student of comparative religion, and
philosopher. He became editor for the Open Court Publishing Company in 1887 which provided a forum
for discussion on philosophy, science, and religion.
So What: He believed that Western thought was mistaken in drawing distinction between body/mind
and the material/spiritual. He wanted science to reestablish the unity of knowledge, which resulted in
monism. He regarded God as the name for cosmic order and the law of nature.
, Anagarika Dharmapala - Answer: Who: Delegate from Asia at World's Parliament of Religions who
pointed out tension in the West. He was educated by Christians in India who turned him off to the idea
of organized religion and became a monk who moved away from theology and more towards philosophy
and psychology.
So What: He founded US branch of Maha Bodhi Society, 1897. He stressed compatibility of Buddhism
with science and the modern West. He taught meditation practices throughout the United States.
Ralph Waldo Emerson - Answer: Who: American transcendentalist who was against slavery and stressed
self-reliance, optimism, self-improvement, self-confidence, and freedom though his essays in the mid
1830's to mid 18040's. He gave a speech entitled "The American Scholar" in 1837, which was considered
to be America's "intellectual Declaration of Independence."
So What: He was a prime example of a transcendentalist and helped further the movement. He founded
the Divinity School Address in 1838, which inspired experiencing religion and God first-handedly through
nature. He spread the idea of the gospel self in America.
Sarah Farmer - Answer: Sarah Farmer (1847-1916) founded the Greenacre community in Eliot, Maine in
1894. The Greenacre summer colony was organized by Farmer to embody the ideals of the World's
Parliament, or the first great moment of East-West encounter in American religious history. Sarah
Farmer was significant for a number of reasons. For instance, by starting the Greenacre community,
Farmer allowed for greater exploration of comparative religions. Moreover, after accepting the Baha'i
faith, Farmer embodied the conflict between seeking versus dwelling. Many of Farmer's
transcendentalist friends (who were in favor of ongoing inquiry, aka "seeking") admonished Farmer for
choosing one religious faith and taking on a "dwelling" approach.
Greenacre - Answer: The Greenacre community was founded by Sarah Farmer in Eliot, Maine in 1894.
The summer colony was organized by Farmer to embody the ideals of the World's Parliament, or the
first great moment of East-West encounter in American religious history. Greenacre was significant for a
number of reasons. For instance, Greenacre provided a forum for greater exploration of comparative
religions. Additionally, Greenacre was the last great bastion of Transcendentalism, and one of the most
prominent sources of religious innovation at the time. The community served as a spiritual hub, hosting
leaders from a wide array of religious schools ranging from Buddhism to Islam to Zoroastrianism.
Henry David Thoreau - Answer: Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American transcendentalist
who is best known for his book Walden which was first published in 1854. Walden was a reflection on
Thoreau's stay at Walden Pond, or his spiritual retreat into the natural world. Thoreau was significant for
a number of reasons. Most importantly, Thoreau's stay at Walden Pond served as a famous exploration
of solitude. Thoreau embodied the importance of solitude as a potential remedy for the diseases of self-
absorption/self-reproach. Additionally, Thoreau emphasized ideals such as self-reliance and allowed for
deeper analysis of the connection between nature and spirituality.
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