Category: Challenges
Meaning Making: Finding Meaning Within Judaism
Judaism places a very high value on the act of sanctifying time. We sanctify time through the observance of the Shabbat (Sabbath) which lasts from Friday evening eighteen minutes before sundown until ... Read More
Internal Diversity & Intra-Faith Conversations
Did you hear the one about the Orthodox Jewish men who curse and spit on elementary school kids as they walk to school? Waiting for the punchline? Sorry, there isn’t one.... Read More
Meaning vs. Hope
The forecast for name-your-environmental-crisis-here often looks bleak. People who follow environmental issues know it, and sustained justice work can be a challenge. When I meet with religious groups... Read More
Guest Post: “Pursuing Elijah” by David Fisher
What are we?! – MEN! What are men?! – RESPECTFUL!!!! Let’s hear it louder! What are we?!!! – MEN!!!! What are men?!!! – SENSITIVE!!!! WHAT ARE WE?! – MEN!!!!!! WHAT ARE... Read More
Guest Post Part Three: Dharma bypasses ‘history-centrism’
On occasion, State of Formation is pleased to offer its readers and contributors selections from guest bloggers. Over this week we will publish four part series containing excerpts from a recent book ... Read More
Guest Post Part Two: Dharma is Not the Same as Religion
On occasion, State of Formation is pleased to offer its readers and contributors selections from guest bloggers. Over the next week we will publish four part series containing excerpts from a recent b... Read More
Encountering the Beauty of Death in India
In the New Year, I always find myself reflecting on past experiences and if they mean anything to me today. I am coming to the realization that many of life’s experiences that have come my way are j... Read More
Guest Post Part Four: HINDU GOOD NEWS™
On occasion, State of Formation is pleased to offer its readers and contributors selections from guest bloggers. Over the next week we will publish four part series containing excerpts from a recent b... Read More