Tag: religion
Religion: The meaning and observance of Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is Judaism’s most solemn holy day, but its enduring power lies not in sadness. It lies in the radical proposition...
Religion: Finding hope in the shadows of hate
In the autumn of 2018, eleven people were brutally massacred during Shabbat services at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, shattering our collective...
Religion: See your neighbors, don’t watch them
The last time I wrote this column, I argued that “faith at its best does not teach us to fear our neighbors. It teaches...
Religion: Acknowledging our independence and interdependence
The United States recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The authors and signers announced that they were...
Religion: A unique pioneer holiday
The last week or two in July can mean a number of things. For children, summer vacation is starting to wrap up and thoughts...
Religion: God and country
The Fourth of July has passed. The birthday is over. Our nation is officially 250 years old. I’m old enough to remember America’s last...
Religion: Religious freedom and ‘love of liberty’
I’m grateful to be celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary and for the freedoms and liberties we enjoy. I’m grateful for the Declaration of Independence...
Religion: The ultimate victory: Finding peace in a world of conflictÂ
Every day, global headlines remind us of a painful reality. From the Middle East to Eastern Europe, conflicts rage on with no end in...
Religion: Justice is a way of life
Faith-based organizations here in South Santa Clara County thrive due to a shared sense of justice. For 250 years, all expressions of religion have...
Religion: Considering the Just War Theory
Spirited debates arise every time the United States has engaged in war during the 21st century. Given the reflexive positions Americans often take during...
