This simple question: “Do you believe in God?” opens, and far too often concludes, many a stilted discussion about religious belief. It seems like a fair question. It seems like a good question! It is neither. Mind you, it is not a stupid question. But it is a question…
Can we talk about our beliefs? Can we improve the quality of those discussions? Some of the richest, most fulfilling talks we have involve delving into what we believe and why we believe as we do. – Such conversations can also be uncomfortable or escalate suddenly into very emotional…