Do You Have to Love Your Family?

Do You Have to Love Your Family? Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University – Jupiter The Bible commands us to love God, our neighbors, and even strangers—yet it is surprisingly less explicit about loving our own parents, children, or spouses. This intriguing question invites us to consider: What do we truly owe our family? In this thought-provoking seminar, we’ll explore the complex dynamics between parents and children, as well as the often-complicated bonds between siblings. We’ll also challenge conventional assumptions by asking a fundamental question: Why get married at all? Examining family relationships through the lenses of religious tradition and secular ethics, this provocative discussion explores love, responsibility, obligation, and belonging—and what it really means to be part of a family. Join OLLI at FAU Jupiter for a fascinating exploration of the relationships that shape our lives.