Questioning “My Lack of Faith” #3 (see April 27,28)

My correspondent who testifies to experiencing a “lack of faith” has written a beautiful response to my two recent posts. See the comments section at: http://inaspaciousplace.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/questioning-my-lack-of-faith-2/

“Of Gods and Men” – Weakness

In Trappist tradition, meals are customarily taken without conversation. While the others eat, an appointed brother reads a spiritually edifying text. In the movie “Of Gods and Men,” during one of the monks’ meals, a text is read from an article by Christian Chessel.

Responding to Terror

Rabbi Michael Lerner is the editor of Tikkun Magazine. In a recent Opinion pieces on the response to the death of Osama bin Laden, Lerner offered wise counsel and important guidance. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rabbi-michael-lerner/the-assassination-of-osam_b_856896.html

“Of Gods and Men” – The Power of the Film #2

Here are five more qualities that make the film “Of Gods and Men” such a powerful piece of cinema:

“Of Gods and Men” – The Power of the Film #1

The French film “Of Gods and Men” has experienced unusual success around the world, and received almost uniformly favourable reviews.

“Of Gods and Men” – The Way of Peace

At a time when so many are congratulating themselves on making the world a more peaceful place by killing Osama bin Laden, it is worth asking what really leads to peace.