Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 217a Youth and the Etheric Heart: Part 9.1: Announcing a Section for Youth: Newsletter, February 24, 1924 By Rudolf Steiner
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Mar 1, 2025 A dedicated space for youth within the Anthroposophical Society is emphasized, focusing on their unique challenges in academia. The disconnect between generations in spirituality and science is explored, advocating for rekindling interest in a holistic worldview. The podcast highlights the isolation contemporary youth face and the need for intergenerational connections. It also discusses efforts to connect with young members by fostering inclusivity and addressing their aspirations for esoteric knowledge versus personal experiences.
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Youth's Longing for Meaning
- Young people today yearn for a comprehensive worldview, finding scientific knowledge alone unsatisfying.
- They sense that life lacks meaning without a spiritual dimension, unlike older generations who embraced the separation of science and spirituality.
Finding Science Through Spirituality
- At the Goetheanum, Steiner aims to guide young people in their search for a spiritual worldview.
- He believes that true love for science can be fostered through conscious spiritual experience, not by rejecting science.
Bridging the Generational Gap
- Older generations should let the eternal become the driving force in their approach to temporal concerns.
- This will help bridge the gap between old and young, a crucial task for societal progress.