Ancient spiritual insights for modern political grief
Religion, at its core, is about befriending reality rather than resisting it
In my new Washington Post column [free link], I make what for some might be a controversial claim — that religion is more closely aligned with reality and our perception of it than non-religion is.
Why is religion particularly well-placed to help us confront loss? First, all the major faith traditions acknowledge in no…
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