Tag: Bible
Why Interfaith is a not a Safe Word
Two weeks before I moved to Boston this past August, my parents received a letter in the mail that was for me. The card read in bold letters “ONE WORLD, ONE FAITH, ONE WORLD RELIGION.” I f... Read More
3 Ways to Be an Ally to People with Mental Illness In Your Church
If you’ve ever struggled with a mental illness and heard people chime in with expressions like “you’ll get through this, just have more faith,” “God will never give you more than you can han... Read More
The Power of Being Seen
I remember the scene in my head like it was yesterday. I walked up to a stranger, looked her in the eye and said, “I am here to be seen.” Her response was, “And I see you.” Then I proceeded to... Read More
Is God Afraid of Sexuality? – Part 2
A few weeks ago, I was inspired to begin exploring the relationship between sexuality, religion and fear. In Part 1 of my essay, I purposefully chose an image of God that was a man with a stern expre... Read More
The Valley of the Shadow of Death – Seeking a Jewish Afterlife
A month ago, my mother-in-law’s brother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Tom (may his memory be for a blessing), was far too young, too healthy, and too committed to his family for anyone ... Read More
(E)valuation – The Sacrifice of Erekh in Lev 27
In the sidra or section of the Tora that Jewish communities read this past week, Behuqotai, we find a curious description of an offering. Now, at the end of the book of Vayiqra (Leviticus) it shoul... Read More
Interpretweeting: An Experiment in Social Media
What can you say worth saying in 140 characters? I used to think: not much. But if the ancient wisdom of the great Scriptural commentators could be expressed in less than 140 characters, why shouldn... Read More
Ridicule and Rationality: Jon Stewart’s Interfaith Dialogue
Good liberals know that religious beliefs are to be celebrated, but not criticized and certainly not ridiculed -- at least in polite company. In the real world, interfaith relations aren't so well-be... Read More