ethics
Ethics and Religion Talk: Preventing Abuse in our Religious Institutions
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 12-27-2019 under OPINION
Fred Stella, the Pracharak (Outreach Minister) for the West Michigan Hindu Temple, responds: “Many religious institutions have proactively instituted such programs. They include encouraging an atmosphere of transparency, rules regarding one-on...
Ethics and Religion Talk: How Do I Keep Focused?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 12-16-2019 under OPINION
RL asks the panel to respond to this article - https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190715-how-to-escape-the-hyperactive-hivemind-of-modern-work. An excerpt: “The constant ping of messages that keep us plugged into work chatter might...
Ethics and Religion Talk: When Your Dreams Conflict with your Principles.
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 12-09-2019 under OPINION
Note: Several responses noted that it might depend on what the dreams and goals are, that it would have been helpful to have an example. Despite the vagueness of the question, I think the responses are excellent.] Fred Stella, the Pracharak (...
Ethics and Religion Talk - Is Sexual Fantasy the same as Adultery?, part 2
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 12-02-2019 under OPINION
Eric writes, “My wife and I have been married for over 30 years. We have a wonderful relationship. The challenge is that all this time I’ve made it a point to keep physically fit. But my wife really has let herself go. She’s quite...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Does God Listen to Prayer?, part 2
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 11-25-2019 under OPINION
[Note: The Ethics and Religion Talk panel shares four responses this week in addition to the four responses published two weeks ago.] Father Michael Nasser, who writes from an Eastern Christian perspective and is Pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Sexual Fantasy the same as Adultery?, part 1
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 11-18-2019 under OPINION
Eric K. writes, “My wife and I have been married for over 30 years. We have a wonderful relationship. The challenge is that all this time I’ve made it a point to keep physically fit. But my wife really has let herself go. She’s...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Does God Listen to Prayer?, part 1
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 11-11-2019 under OPINION
Dr Sahibzada, the Director of Islamic Center and Imam of the Mosque of Grand Rapids, responds: “Most fundamental point about faith is, ‘What kind of our belief is about God, His powers and actions.’ My belief in God is that He is...
Ethics and Religion Talk: What if the Worship Leader Dresses Gay?, part 2
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 11-04-2019 under OPINION
Jose writes, “I’m a passionate student of the word. I’ve recently encountered a young man in church who leads worship. His attire and mannerism disconcert me. Those who do not know this young man personally will label him as gay....
Ethics and Religion Talk: What if the Worship Leader Dresses Gay?, part 1
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 10-29-2019 under OPINION
Jose writes, “I’m a passionate student of the word. I’ve recently encountered a young man in church who leads worship. His attire and mannerism disconcert me. Those who do not know this young man personally will label him as gay....
Ethics and Religion Talk: Help! I Didn't Know About the Potluck!
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 10-21-2019 under OPINION
We welcome a new Ethics and Religion Talk panelist this week. Chris Curia is a writer and youth director at Fairway Christian Reformed Church. He has authored articles for several online publications, including Sojourners, Relevant, and the Network...