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Deuteronomy 65

What We Mean When We Say 'God'

Rabbi Joseph Meszler | Posted 04.27.2013 | Religion
Read More: Theology, Prayer, Monotheism, God, Belief, Deuteronomy 6:5, Book of Deuteronomy, Judaism, Belief in God, Shema, Prayer and Meditation, Religion News
Rabbi Joseph Meszler

We need religion that encourages personal questioning and critical thinking. We need less doctrine and more humble acknowledgement of mystery. We need more of what the early Hasidic rabbis of Eastern Europe called mochin d'gadlut -- an open, expansive mind.

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How I Made Peace With Death

Rabbi Joseph Meszler | Posted 03.31.2013 | Religion
Read More: Death, Deuteronomy 6:5, Death & Dying, Aging Gracefully, Jewish Wisdom, Judaism, Religion News
Rabbi Joseph Meszler

Death is disconcerting, upsetting, humbling and invigorating. It is as natural as it is inevitable. And it can be liberating to name our fears and say, "One day that will be me."

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Matthew 22:34-46: On Loving God, Neighbor And #OWS

Rev. Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles | Posted 12.19.2011 | Religion
Read More: Scripture Commentary, Christianity, Occupy Wall Street, Deuteronomy 6:5, Occupy Faith, On Scripture Occupy Wall Street, Veil of Ignorance, Teachings of Jesus, Occupy Wall Street Religion, #Occupywallstreet, Gospel of Matthew, Matthew 22:34-46, Video, Religion News
Rev. Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles

Whatever the final outcome of #OWS, it's encouraging to find ourselves in dialogue about the common good once again. Our neighbors are starting to have faces, and that's crucial.

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