Dr. Andrew Kennedy
Presentations by Dr. Andrew Kennedy
The second is Dr. Sharon Hatcher. The focus of these presentations is on “being” and “becoming” in the spiritual growth of an individual. And then what role does “being” and “becoming” play in the growth process of society. As everyone is in the process of becoming we are either growing or decaying. “Becoming” can happen in three different ways. Shall we be inner directed or outer directed? Dr. Hatcher is next and her emphasis is upon the practice of spiritual discipline by youth. Afterward the audience is invited to join in the discussion.
Dr. Sharon Hatcher, MD and Dr. Andrew Kennedy, MD jointly share this presentation on the issue of Bahá’í youth and sexuality from the perspective of the Bahá’í teachings. They alternate throughout. Dr. Kennedy gives background data to set the stage. In 1984 a study of 3,600 teenagers from 180 Canadian schools yielded some striking information about premarital intercourse. Some fifty percent of teenagers in the 15-19 age group had premarital intercourse. Some strategies for dealing with Bahá’í youth on this issue are offered.