Tag: Faith
Faith and Leadership in a Fragmented World – Can Atheists embrace Religious Pluralism?
"I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow... Scripture tells us that there is evil in the world, and that terrible... Read More
The Purpose of Prayer?
As rabbinical students, from the moment we announce to our friends and family our plans to begin training for the rabbinate and likely even before, we are called upon to lead all types of prayer exper... Read More
Ridiculous Encounters of the Inter-Religious Kind
Well this is my fifth post on this inter-religious site, so I thought I might share some thoughts on the topic. I’ve intentionally kept my first four posts tradition-specific. I’m a United... Read More
A Christmas Apology
Something about the good news of Jesus Christ’s birth was intended to allay our fears. So why is it that so many people are so often afraid of Christians, the ones who are supposed to be spreading t... Read More
Food and Faith: Reflections on the Holidays
I thought I would burst! I stared with wide eyes as her hands came toward my mouth with a piece of bread the size of my fist, soaked in a honey-peanut butter mixture. As I opened my mouth to beg – ... Read More
Orphan Stories at Christmastime
My inaugural posts at State of Formation seem to indicate a passion for sharing what I believe are incisive resources with State of Formation contributors and readers. This Christmas Eve Eve, I commen... Read More
A Response to Ricky Gervais’ “Why I’m an Atheist”
This week British comedian Ricky Gervais asked a number of famous friends, including Conan O’Brien, to publicize “A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I’m an Atheist.” Written as a post f... Read More
Of Evangelicals and Atheists
Most might see a wide chasm separating evangelicals and atheists. But moderate Christians and non-theists have bigger fish to fry, argues Daniel Radosh in the book "Rapture Ready." And he's right.... Read More