Rothermel Foundation New Bern

02/05/2026

ROTHERMEL FOUNDATION

presents Moral Injury:

A Rupture in the Moral Foundations of Human Relationships by Reverend Dr. Nancy J. Ramsay

Moral injury names the harm that arises in community life when moral obligations and shared expectations are violated-either by our own actions (agential or by the belrayals of trusted others (receplive)—a dynamic seen from war to everyday professional and institutional decisions.

Sunday April 26, 2026 at 2pm
First Presbyterian Church
400 New Street, New Bern
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
www.RothermelFoundation.org

02/05/2026

10/09/2025

October 26, 2025: Mark Gerson's "God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True"

Date/Time: October 26, 2025 @ 2pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church; 400 New Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Presenter: Mark Gerson, author and entrepreneur
Program: God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True

Program Abstract:​​
For over three millennia, the question "Is the Torah true?" has resonated across cultures and disciplines. In his groundbreaking work God Was Right, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Biblical teacher Mark Gerson offers a fresh and timely answer. Gerson explores the Torah as a practical guidebook, revealing how its teachings address key questions that are also the focus of modern social science. By aligning these ancient principles with contemporary research, Gerson demonstrates that the Torah’s wisdom is not only true but is profoundly relevant to how we navigate today’s world.
This compelling talk delves into life’s most pressing questions—such as relationships, personal growth, parenting, time management, and happiness. Gerson's analysis of social dynamics like peer pressure, anti-fragility, diversity, and victimization provides a fascinating lens for personal transformation. Whether approached in full or by topic, God Was Right will inspire, enlighten, and offer practical wisdom for anyone seeking to live their best life.
Mark Gerson will go through select chapters of God Was Right -- with audience participation -- to discuss the Torah's perspectives and directives on topics of relevance to our age (dating, clothing, parenting, education, etc), as well as the social scientific validation of the Torah claims.

Speaker Bio:
Mark Gerson is the co-founder of Gerson Lehrman Group and 3I Members (which he Chairs). He is also the co-founder and Chairman of African Mission Healthcare (which partners with Christian missionary physicians at Christian missionary hospitals in Africa) and United Hatzalah of Israel (the country's system of crowd-sourced volunteer first response) -- and is the co-Chairman of Eagles Wings (a parachurch ministry of Christian Zionist Pastors). He is the author of the best selling books "The Telling: How Judaism's Essential Book Reveals the Meaning of Life" and "God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True." He and his wife, Rabbi Erica Gerson, live with their four children in New York City.
More information about Mark Gerson and his book, God Was Right, can be found at godwasright.com.

09/24/2025

On Sunday October 26th @ 2pm,
The Rothermel Foundation is pleased to present:

Mark Gerson
Author and Entrepreneur

presenting

God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True

In God Was Right, author and entrepreneur Mark Gerson explores the truth of the Torah by examining it as a practical guidebook for living, addressing questions about how to lead a fulfilling life. Mark Gerson will go through select chapters of God Was Right -- with audience participation -- to discuss the Torah's perspectives and directives on topics of relevance to our age (dating, clothing, parenting, education, etc), as well as the social scientific validation of the Torah claims.

Learn more about this presentation.
Please join us on Sunday October 26th at 2pm to learn more about how modern science proves the Torah is true.

Rothermel Foundation presentations are free to the public and last approximately 1 hour followed by a short question-and-answer session with the presenter.

For more information please visit RothermelFoundation.org

Rothermel Foundation Mission

Amid changing social mores and advances in scientific knowledge, the mission of the Rothermel Foundation is to stimulate thinking and discussion about the diverse aspects of the part played by a Supreme Being: in the formation of the universe, in the development of life on earth, and in demonstration of the infinite love He has for humanity and its continuing existence. To further this mission, the Foundation engages persons who are leading experts in fields such as physical or biological sciences, medicine, humanities, theology, and religion to present lectures that are open and free to the public.
Lectures Schedule:

Sunday, October 26, 2025
&
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Sanctuary
400 New Street
New Bern, NC

Lectures are FREE and open to the public

09/11/2025

Mark Gerson
God Was Right—How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True

In God Was Right, entrepreneur and Biblical teacher Mark Gerson explores the truth of the Torah by examining it as a practical guidebook for living, addressing questions about how to lead a fulfilling life. Gerson argues that the Torah’s teachings align with the modern social sciences, offering insights on everything from relationships and personal growth to social phenomena like peer pressure. Through this lens, he demonstrates how the Torah’s wisdom is not only timeless but also relevant to contemporary issues, from happiness and education to the complexities of modern life. God Was Right provides an accessible and profound exploration of how the Torah can guide us toward living our best lives.

Lectures are presented at
First Presbyterian Church,
400 New St.
New Bern, NC 28562 New Bern

Sunday October 26, 2025 @ 2pm