These types of subjects come up around this time because of Easter and Passover and whatnot. I'm rather happy though that Newsweek especially does a pretty good job in being thorough about religious topics. The interview between Warren and Harris shows that, as does editor's Jon Meachem's great article.
Here's the link here:
I do have to say that Rabbi Marc Gellman is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers. He has such a strong pragmatism that is rooted in rich spiritual ideals. He responds to the debate and the article with the concept that both are right. In the end, what you believe in God really is contingent about what you believe about life, the world and yourself.
Here's his response:
Have a great Easter and Passover, and no matter you're beliefs, have a good weekend.
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Thanks for this. I'll read the articles soon. It's kind of nice that Passover and Easter (specifically Holy Week) overlap this year. Lots of good reflection...
Plunk, I read "A Letter to a Christian Nation" on your suggestion. He makes some wonderful points on the lunacy of Christian policy. They'd rather the entire continent of Africa die from AIDS than to let them use condoms or have their child get an STD than teach them anything about sex. Or, let's spend all of our money fighting gay marriage than feeding starving people.
I am actually going to see Sam Harris in a debate/discussion with the author Chris Hedges next Tuesday at UCLA. I'll let you how it goes.
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