WCCM Theme 2026: The Future of Religion, Sheikh Kabir Helminski (Recording) webinar A Plea for Altruism

A Plea for Altruism

reflective evening exploring how poetry can deepen prayer

humour and practical wisdom

the modality of thought

and as Director of Formation for the Diocese of Plymouth

WCCM Theme 2026: The Future of Religion, Sheikh Kabir Helminski (Recording) webinar A Plea for AltruismSpeaker: Sheikh Kabir Helminski Respondent: Murshida Amat Un Nur What purpose could religion have greater than connecting the human being with the Source of Life, with a reality greater than the reality constructed by human ego? The ego has little access to the dimension of experience which is truly sacred. Instead, it builds a false edifice of beliefs, inherited customs, and judgments. Religion fails when it is merely the servant of social custom and