What are your hopes for the future of congregations given younger folks are skeptical and dismissive of religion? What do you think religion gets really wrong, consistently? How are we supposed to handle holy texts? What is Christian Nationalism? 

References from today's show:

https://athenticbrewing.com/

PCUSA Book of Order, see God Is Lord of the Conscience F-3.0101, and Corporate Judgment F-3.0102 

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Israel and Judaism are more than a religion. We learned a few episodes ago, they are also identity markers, without the expectation of faith. Is Christianity in America still a religion, or is it falling into an identity marker also, without the expectation of beliefs or behaviors anymore? Are there non-Christians that practice Christianity better than some Christians?

References from today's show:

If you can't take it in anymore, there's a reason - essay by Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber (paid subscription required)

Spock "The needs of the many..."

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Here after Passover, what was it like for a Jewish community to celebrate in the shadows of the Israel/Hamas war? Why are American college campuses using camping, protests, and occasionally violence to resist violence? After Brett's visit last episode, how would we assist those who are stuck in arrogant faith traditions?

References from today's show:

The Curve of Confidence versus Wisdom, Dunning Kruger Effect

Rob Bell, Story, Podcast, "Something to Say" Seminar

Can We Talk About Israel by by Daniel Sokatch and Christopher Noxon

Tripp Fuller and Homebrewed Christianity

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Certain faith communities hurt their people in the name of God with their inconsistent theology and hypocritical beliefs. One way to get healthy is to deconvert and deconstruct your true self beyond the harms of your former religion and/or faith. Brett has gone through much of that journey, and is still going through it with many freinds suffering and struggling the same. How does your religion need to deconstruct to give people more room to hope and love?

References from today's show:

Brett's former podcast "Systematic" and current podcast "Overtired"

Dan McClellan and his video on the scattered "third" creation story

John Arthur's song "In the Sun"

The section of Joel's sermon on the pushback from religious people and the amazing announcement from our Elder

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What do Jews believe? Do they expect a messiah? What qualities will that person have? What is the purpose of a messiah? Will the messiah come from government, military, a school or synagogue, poverty, inside or beyond Israel?

Is there a reward for following the law? Is there a faith statement all Jews agree they believe? What about “life after death” (whatever that means)... is that a part of the obedience and/or messiah?

Do Jews study Rabbi Jesus/the New Testament the way we study and read the Hebrew Bible (“Old” Testament)?

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Tikkun Olam means something like "repair the world." Can a person be Jewish or Christian without working to repair the world? Is that the same as social justice? How do we move people's hearts and actions in line with God's justice? Do we actually make a difference?

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Does every Jew have to be a Zionist? Is Zionism a belief, a hope, a goal? How do Jewish and Christian definitions and use of Zion/Zionism differ? Is there a scriptural Zion, and if so, how does it differ from modern meanings? Do we aim too low when we settle for simpler Zions, instead of faithfully sacrificing and risking for God's Zion?

References from today's show:

The three pillars of Jewish Religious Zionism

History of the term Zionism

Israeli leader statements South Africa used in their case accusing Israel of genocide

 "Can We Talk About Israel" by Daniel Sokatch and Christopher Noxon 

Prophetic Verses on Justice, Compassion, and Righteousness

Rev. Joel's Pub Theology book, "The World is About to Turn" by by Rick Rouse, Paul Ingram

"The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt

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The term "evangelical" is being used by media and many pundits and polling agencies. The greek term means "good news" but most of what evangelicals believe, say, and do doesn't sound very good. Could we reclaim the term in a way that sounds more like God?

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Who are the angels and demons in scripture? What role do they play in Judaism and in Christianity? Do we have to believe in these middle beings in order to believe in God? Did God create them, or did we imagine them to fill the gap between us and God? Do they even exist? Can we have a spiritual awareness without having to imagine or assign spirit-only beings like angels and demons between us?

Other resources from this episode are linked below:

Sefaria - Hebrew source and translations, with midrash

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Would the world be better off without religion? Religion is often the source of anger, hatred, violence rather than wholeness, love, and peace. Is religion the reason we fight, or just a tool we use to fight? Does faithful commitment require us to build walls and exclude in order to be included ourselves? What changes does religion need? Or does religion need to die and be reborn? 

Other resources from this episode are linked below:

Paul Tillich - Dynamics of Faith

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Why does these ten commandments end up carved in stone and put in courthouses? What was their intention? Do we even know what they are today? Do we know what they mean, what they really mean? What would America, or the world, look like if we really expected them of ourselves? Is there a difference between obeying them ethically, religiously, or legally?

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The odd story of Fed VS. States rights Joel tried to remember

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What is so important, or urgent, that we need to sacrifice something else? Is sacrifice a requirement of God? Does it change God or us or both? Is sacrifice still needed in religion? 

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Eisenhower Decision Matrix

Presbyterian Church of Chestertown "Annual Report"

Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg

Website: Safaria

Reformation and Confronting Indulgences

Reformation and Two (or Three) Uses of the Law/Torah

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Rabbi Eric and Rev. Joel answer a listener question... What is excommunication like in Judaism and Christianity? Who gets to decide who is in or out? Who has that power? The question is complicated, but we try to layout being in or out of:

a) the religion as a whole

b) a particular religious community

c) the leadership of a particular religious community.

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Presbyterian Church USA Book II of the Constitution - The Book of Order

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Rabbi Eric and Rev. Joel come back in 2024 to reflect on the HAMAS attack of Israeli citizens in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, and the response of Israel against HAMAS and Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip. What is the history of this conflict? How do we talk about peace and justice in the face of multiple atrocities? How can we spend enough time teaching history and clarifying terms to help everyone come to some mutual understanding that leads to peace?

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"You are Changing the World: Whether You Like it or Not" by David LaMotte

"Can We Talk About Israel?: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted" by Daniel Sokatch

"Righteous Victims: A History of the Zionist-Arab Conflict, 1881-2001" by Benny Morris

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What have we learned over these 4 seasons? Why did we start this podcast and what do we hope from its future? We remember the Jan 6 and the Tree of Life catastrophes, and wonder how big moments like these connect religion and faith to our lives.

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"A friend is going through a really rough time with cancer, and I'm really amazed, impressed at the peace that my friend has because of her faith, and her belief in God's plans and God's will. I don't know any Jews like that. Why, what is it about Christianity that gives some people this incredible faith and comfort and peace that is enviable?"

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A Wikipedia Table of Denominations and Scarments recognized available here

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Being clergy, the radically different understandings and expectations of what a clergyperson's roles and powers are across faiths, denominations, or congregations.

How to Say the Shabbat Blessings - YouTubewww.youtube.com › watch

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A season recap, reflecting on where we've been, what we've discussed and learned, and why we keep gathering and publishing these conversations.

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Eric's issue - After the Uvalde shooting, do we have too much freedom? Are we using our personal freedom (rights?) in opposition to our own communities? How can we tip the balance back to where our communities support our healthy personal rights and freedoms, and our personal freedoms build up our safe and healthy communities?

Scandinavia and their Ability to Balance Freedom and Responsibility

Joel's issue - Has our work become our faith? Is work replacing faith/religion as our primary community of purpose? Do we measure our value on the planet by our work and pay instead of by our integrity, ethic, truth, and wholeness. Instead of making lives better, we immerse ourselves in making our product, service, or checking account better. What happens when this religion of work fails us? Where is grace in the corporate world?

Our Jobs are Filling in for our Faith

WeCrashed, the True Story of WeWork

The book: Work, Pray, Code

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Eric's issue - Adults in Eric's congregation just went through a b'mai mitzvah, or an adult ceremony of joining the covenant people, followed by a lovely time of fellowship, the first in a few years. What do these rites of passage mean in faith traditions? Why do some people of faith stop learning and growing? What does it mean to celebrate adult rites of passage in faith? 

B'nai Mitzvah tradition in Reform Judaism

Joel's issue - A journalist was most likely killed by Israeli security forces. Then Israeli security attacked her funeral procession. Is violence ever okay up at oppressive forces, or down from security forces against acts of rebellion? How do Israelis and Palestinians live beside one another in a new way? What is the responsibility of those in power to not use their power in violence against those under their authority? How can we hold those in power accountable when they use violence without due wisdom and restraint?

Journalist Killed in Israel/Palestine

Israel Police attack Funeral Mourners of Dead Journalist

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Joel's issue - A top executive at a brewery in NC discussed three key character traits needed in all who come together at the brewery... quality, integrity, and respect. Can a congregation abide by these three? What would it look like for our religious communities to have expectations of our people when they enter a religious community to show these three in order to have full access to the benefits of the community?

Article with Oscar at Highland Brewing on the Cultural Priorities

Eric's issue - The Jewish Congregation in Athens, GA is celebrating 150 years! Looking back, there are so many changes and innovations behind them. Does that mean change and innovation are inevitable? What reasons cause change? When does a congregation make the next big step? How do we as leaders inspire the movement from who we were through we are toward who we are being called to become?

Book mentioned in Eric's Intro "All Things Shining"

Congregation Children of Israel, Athens

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Joel's issue - In 2022, Christian Holy Week, Jewish Passover, and Muslim Ramadan fall beside one another on the same week. In Jerusalem, a divided multi-faith city, government forces interfered in religious worship services, and worshippers acted violently at their presence or in response. What can faith leaders do to move our people and leaders toward coexistence without violence?

More than 150 Injured in Violence at Jerusalem Holy Site

Eric's issue - A group of Christian broke into Jesus songs to a captive audience on a plane. Ilhan Omar wondered what would happen if Muslims did the same, then Vernon Jones attacked her. Why do Christian Americans get special privilege in public spaces, and cry foul when other religions expect equal treatment?

Christians singing on a plane, Ilhan Omar, Vernon Jones

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Eric's issue - At the Oscars, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. How do we process violence? Is there any justification for the verbal violence and physical violence? What is the religious responsibility to turn the other cheek and accept violence, while never doing violence upon one another?

Joel's issue - In an interview for a possible new Director of Music, Joel shares how a 20 year college student rejected the position because of the theology and practices of the church, things like ordaining women, interpreting scripture, standing for justice. How can faithful religious people avoid the stereotype of our fellow believers who are either too zealous and judgmental, or too timid and uncommitted? Is Scripture the core of our disagreements?

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Joel's issue - Is the task of clergy, religion, theology to make the universal specific, or to stretch the specific toward the universal? If religion stays close to the context of the people, it will be comfortable but not point to a universal God. If religion doesn't fully enter the specific context of people, they will never sense the relevance that can invite them toward the universal. Is the point of religious community to "bind" us together, or to "bridge" us toward the wider mysteries of God and God's creation?

Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology - Daniel L. Migliore - Google Books

Chapter 9: “Confessing Jesus Christ in Context” « Project Augustine

Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community: Robert D. Putnam: 9780684832838: Amazon.com: Books

Richard Rohr: The Cosmic Christ - Bing video

Eric's issue - How can someone do religion well? Is the role of clergy or congregation to help people do religion well? What does participation or membership in a religious community require of us, and what does it give back to us, or to the world through us? What's the connection between the practices of our religion and our religious identity? Is there a way to measure a person's religious conviction?

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Eric's issue - Are we clear that our time is limited? When we consider our own finitude, does that depress us, or motivate us? How we spend time clearly communicates our religious values. Our choice of time management and use defines who we are more than many of our beliefs or opinions. So, can we (do we) spend our time in ways that matter?

Obsidian, your second brain

Amazon.com: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals: 9780374159122: Burkeman, Oliver: Books

Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group

Todoist: The to do list to organize work & life

To Do List, Task Manager & Planner app based on Apple's Reminders and Calendars | GoodTask (goodtaskapp.com)

Joel's issue - Where is the line between freedom TO speak and freedom FROM someone else's speech? Where is the line between freedom to personally exercise our religion, and impose our religion on others? One upcoming Supreme Court case lifts us the line between personal freedom and communal accountability.

Supreme Court to Hear Case of Web Designer Who Objects to Same-Sex Marriage - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Eric's issue - What does forgiveness look like? When a leader makes a mistake, how are we supposed to hold them accountable, and yet give them grace/room to fail under the unique pressures of their leadership position?

Joel's issue - How do we square the ethical use of our monies? Every gallon of gas we buy is subsidizing the Russian war against Ukraine. Can any one person really make a difference?

Russia Is A Major Supplier Of Oil To The U.S. (forbes.com

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Eric's issue - A Catholic priest is corrected and resigns for using "we baptize" instead of "I baptize" in the church liturgy. All those baptisms were considered null as well. What is the church saying or protecting by holding this line so vehemently?

Pastor Resigns After Incorrectly Performing Thousands of Baptisms - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Joel's issue - A Jewish couple was blocked for an adoption in Tennessee by a Christian adoption service for faith reasons. How can a Christian organization block anything Jewish when Jesus was/is a Jew?

Tennessee Couple Says Adoption Agency Turned Them Away for Being Jewish - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Kentucky Clerk Defies Court on Marriage Licenses for Gay Couples - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Eric's issue - Can we love the art and reject the artist? When we need to hold an artist or leader accountable, do we cancel their art as well? If a sexual predator wrote songs for worship, can we continue to use those songs in worship? If we can't listen to Michael Jackson records, can we still read Moses or Paul?

The Awareness Center, Inc. (International Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Assault): Case of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach

Should We Sing David Haas’s Songs After He’s Been Accused of Sexual Abuse? – Awake (awakemilwaukee.org)

Joel's issue - Homelessness. How should people of faith, any faith, respond to others around them who find themselves wandering without a home? In Joel's area, there are several agencies of faith or government attempting to respond to homelessness. What is the smart way to respond, and why is it so hard?

Chester Valley Ministers Association (CVMA) has a new initiative, the Good Neighbor House

Samaritan Group, Inc. | Kent County

Chestertown’s Homelessness Resource Day calls Attention to Urgent Need (chestertownspy.org)

Family Promise of Athens (familypromiseathens.org)

Toxic Charity: How the Church Hurts Those They Help and How to Reverse It - Kindle edition by Lupton, Robert D.. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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Eric's issue - As religious people, what does safety mean under our theology? After the last hostage incident at a synagogue, how do we process our call to trust God and one another against our desire for safety and security? Can we truly love and serve the world and expect security for ourselves?

Opinion | After Colleyville, What Does Hope Look Like for Jewish Parents? - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Joel's issue - What does faith look like in the face of science that isn't perfect? Science doesn't always have an "answer" but gives us back a range of likely or possible outcomes. How do we as people of science and faith engage both when we make personal or public decisions? Why do we treat science as "truth" when it's often wishy-washy, and faith as the mysterious wishy-washy space beyond science when it's often more "true" than science?

A Cancer Treatment Makes Leukemia Vanish, but Creates More Mysteries - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Eric's issue - Administrators at a Georgia school censored a teacher's display of a child's artwork. Is a rainbow the same as a swastika? When a school policy in inclusion, how can the administrators practice censorship of inclusion? How much power should we give complainers in a community, as opposed to standing firm in the face of misguided complaints?

Administrators Accused of Removing LGBTQ Artwork at Athens School - Flagpole

Joel's issue - Our perception of risk from COVID is biased... not by science or faith... but by POLITICS! Why? Why can we not believe scientific truth, without distorting it through our political preference filters?

We Need to Talk About Covid, Part 1 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Two Covid Americas - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Eric's issue - After the hostage situation at a Texas synagogue, are we clearly supportive of one another across faiths? How (and when) do we say "we are with you" especially in a stressed, COVID, tragedy-riddled world?

Standoff at Texas synagogue ends with all hostages safe, suspect dead - ABC News

During the Synagogue Standoff, We Showed Up to Help Our Neighbors. We Ended Up Praying Together. | Christianity Today

Campus Reform | 'HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!'—Duke Divinity School prof calls on American Muslims to address anti-Semitism

Joel's issue - Patriot Churches, how can any Christian put partisan political nationalistic priorities above God's love and hope for all people of every nation, and still call themselves a church of Jesus?

Trump has emboldened Christian nationalists and sparked a rise in Patriot Churches - The Washington Post

2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Observance - UPDATED - YouTube

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Eric's issue today - What's more important in a congregation... the congregational relationships regardless of faith differences OR the commonality of our faith/belief even at the expense of some relationships?

Joel's issue today - A Methodist pastor was fired after expressing LGBTQ inclusion in a very big way. What is the responsibility of clergy to accommodate the current beliefs or preferences of a congregation, versus to embody and express the truth of the gospel even if people might reject it and you as their clergy?

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Pastor Who Appeared in Drag on HBO's 'We're Here' Leaves Church - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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If you take the Bible seriously, it's hard to read through its entirety without seeing God do some unfair "stuff." What do we do with these texts, and how do we handle the possible disconnect between these texts and the God that we believe in, or want to believe in? 

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God’s 10 attributes: This is one of many drawings that depict the so-called 10 vessels of God - https://people.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/Sefirot/Sefirot.html

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39 categories of work that are prohibited on Shabbat:

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/102032/jewish/The-39-Melachot.htm

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Eric brings up the 5th commandment (“Honor your father and mother” as well as the story of Pinchas (Numbers 25:10). 

Joel shares some powerful parables of Jesus regarding familial loyalty, and also brings up the connections between loyalty, obedience, and love.

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Article on Israel that Eric brings up in the episode: 

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/i-am-angry-and-i-cannot-put-my-anger-aside-until-things-are-quiet/

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Among other things, Eric talks about the connection between love and forgiveness and Joel shares his belief that God does not require our forgiveness in order for us to be forgiven.

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Eric referenced a midrash (story) that talked about 10 things created before God decided to create the universe. There are actually several of these stories that imagine things God created before saying “Let there be light.”

Eric mentioned a “Heschel quote” in the conversation. Abraham Joshua Heschel was a famous 20th century rabbi notable for both his scholarship and activism. In speaking about the devastating evil of the Holocaust, he said, “Some are guilty, but all are responsible.”

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Each episode this season will focus on a specific theme, and Joel and Eric have chosen "difficult texts" to match with each theme.

This week, "Free Will."

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Show Notes:

Do we have free will? Does it matter? and can God interfere in our lives so that free will is taken away?

Joel starts us off with a close look at the Lord's Prayer, specifically with regard to the phrase, "thy will be done."

Eric quotes the Talmud, which mentions that that God is control of all things, other than whether or not someone has "awe of God." 

Eric brings up some midrashim (stories) from Jewish tradition as well as the troubling text where God hardens Pharoah's heart. Did Pharoah then not have free will? (Exodus 12).

They both talk about how the concepts of free will are linked to an oft-quoted phrase that bothers both of them, namely: "Everything happens for a reason."

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After a brief hiatus, Eric & Joel are back. 

During this season, they will focus on difficult texts from the Jewish and Christian traditions. In this teaser episode, they talk about some of those themes and texts. They are excited to discuss this along with you; please consider leaving feedback and/or questions!

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Here are a few examples that they use to “break open” (metaphorically, of course) this topic :)

• Do not put a stumbling block before the blind. (Leviticus 19:14)
• Do not boil a kid in its mother’s milk (Exodus 23:19)
• Do not lie with a male as one does with a woman (Leviticus 18:22)
• All men are created equal

They also talk about hamburgers, Supreme Court justices, Star Wars, and Joel’s continued inability to get an Xbox.

*Note: Joel's Mic settings were a bit off this episode. Apologies for the odd sound behind his voice, and promises to do better in Season 2!

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Show Notes:

A Legal Winning Streak for Religion - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Matthew 22:15-22 NRSV - The Question about Paying Taxes - Then - Bible Gateway

Overton window - Wikipedia

Letting them die: parents refuse medical help for children in the name of Christ | Idaho | The Guardian

Contact (1997) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers - Bing video

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Show Notes:

(Uh oh, we didn't catch the need for any, but let us know if we missed something!)

How to follow Rabbi Eric

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Jesus sweats blood asking God to "take this cup from me"

Docetism - Jesus "seemed" human

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Don't "pass over" this week's episode! :) Eric talks about the power, importance and relevance of one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish calendar, namely Passover. Joel asks great questions (as always) as they talk about miracles, plagues, morality, freedom of will, and more. 

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Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org)

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Show notes:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/02/if-curtailing-racist-imagery-dr-seuss-is-cancel-culture-what-exactly-is-your-culture/?fbclid=IwAR2vLVcwZ91WxxialsH-wbVT-Wun-bo7gSVnznSbaQFKbTrpwov8t4g2eWQ

How to follow Rabbi Eric

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Joel & Eric talk about prayer. What is it? Who (or what) is the intended audience? Is there a difference between praying alone and praying together? Does it matter? What bout the spiritual power of personal prayer vs the communal togetherness of "corporate" prayer?

And speaking of possible prayers being answered, we will be getting pop filters for our microphones so Ps Ts and Bs don't spike out, and we will also work on being quieter with keyboards and chairs!

Show Notes:

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Show Notes:

The Death of Death: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Resurrection-Immortality-Jewish-Thought/dp/1580230814/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JJTYX3BWIYGV&dchild=1&keywords=the+death+of+death+gillman&qid=1613355533&sprefix=The+death+of+death+gill%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=8-1

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Eric & Joel talk about forgiveness. They tackle questions such as: Is anything and everything forgivable? Does God ever seek forgiveness?

Using examples of theology, pop culture, and "real" life,  they cover a lot of ground this week .... with their shoes off.

Show notes:

Genesis 44 is the culmination of Joseph's plan in which Benjamin is accused of stealing.

The imitation of God: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imitation_of_God

The image of God: https://www.pbs.org/faithandreason/theogloss/imago-body.html

Exodus text where God commands Moses to take shoes off: Exodus 3:5

Show Notes:

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Show Notes:

"The Tribe" movie about Barbie and being Jewish

"The Grand Canyon" movie

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Show notes:

To learn more about Reform Judaism: Union for Reform Judaism website: www.urj.org

The word that Eric couldn't think of with regard to a central value of Reform Judaism is "egalitarian."

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In this episode, Joel and Eric continue their discussion on truth. Is it different than a belief or a hope? Where does knowledge, fact and wisdom fit in? How might we tell the difference? 

Show Notes:

Jewish middot (values):

Who Wrote the Bible:

Paul Tillich, Ultimate Concern

The Little Prince

Rabbi Eric's Sermon (in print) on Truth after the Capitol Invasion

Rev. Joel's Sermon (in video) from Luke 3 on John's Ability to Speak Truth

How to follow Rabbi Eric

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On Wednesday, January 6, a mob of violent angry citizens charged the nation's Capitol. Many of them justified their attack based on disproved conspiracy theories and lies about our election process, system, and results. Rabbi Eric and Rev. Joel wonder and wander through topics of truth (and Truth) and discuss how religion deals with this difficult topic.

Show Notes:

Rev. Joel's post praying for truth in 2021 - Truth (joeltolbert.com)

Sen. Romney's words about truth - How Mitt Romney showed what real leadership looks like - CNNPolitics

Book of Order references to Conscience, Community, and Truth - https://oga.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/2019-boo-elec_071219.pdf Sections F-1.0304, F-3.0101, 0102, 0104 

Chaplain of the Senate prays - Senate Chaplain Calls For Unity in Powerful Prayer - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Talmud reference where the walls of the study hall fall - The Oven of Akhnai - Wikipedia

Mel Brooks "15 Commandments" - 15...10 Commandments - Bing video

Matthew's verse of Jesus calling himself Truth - John 14:1-7 NRSV - Jesus the Way to the Father - “Do not - Bible Gateway

Talmudic Story where God says to Hillel and Shammai, These and These are the Words of the Living God, but the law follows Hillel -

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiZzqS-kY_uAhUtzlkKHX60BxcQFjAEegQIAhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sefaria.org%2Fsheets%2F3834&usg=AOvVaw2O6oQuGje_dMeSI9IWpFKp

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Show Notes:

In Yom Kippur, the special night/prayer about oaths is called Kol Nidre

For the Sermon on the Mount section about oaths, see Matthew 5:33-37

The Year of Living Biblically, by A. J. Jacobs - The Year of Living Biblically - Wikipedia

The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James - The Varieties of Religious Experience - Wikipedia

And Advent, why?

Rabbi Eric and Rev. Joel share some of the basics, the unique aspects, and the overlap between these two December holidays.

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Rabbi Eric Linder of Athens, GA and Rev. Joel Tolbert of Chestertown, MD are buddies, clergy colleagues, deep thinkers, open-minded theologians, and compatriots in helping this world look more and more like God's kingdom.

We will discuss all things religious, and a few things sacrilegious. How can we bend all religion back toward wholeness, holiness, justice, peace, and love?

We hope these conversations invite you to hold all religions accountable to our professed beliefs, instill in you a passion for the healthiest disciplines of religion that bring love and justice to life for another, and encourage you to practice religion in a way that is relevant and real to the God we are trying to worship.

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