Questions for the Religious Journey: Finding Your Own PathPreviously titled, If Yes is the Answer, What is the Question. Based on the belief that "an authentic religion is a questioning religion," offers tools for religious introspection. Useful as a starting point and as a resource to revisit as our perspectives shift. |
Contents
The Hearts Directive | 13 |
Naming God | 31 |
The Human Condition | 51 |
Creative Freedom | 73 |
The Moral Covenant | 91 |
Newmindedness | 111 |
The Dedicated Community | 131 |
Parabolic Vision | 151 |
Notes | 173 |
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