Faith Matters: Comfort

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Nov 7, 2019 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness | 0

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Faith Matters: Comfort

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A Jewish rabbi, Christian pastor, and Buddhist nun discuss how they receive comfort and hope in dealing with life’s challenges within their spiritual traditions.

Topic: Comfort

Guests:

Rabbi Eli Cohen (Jewish Renewal)
Venerable Tenzin Chogyki (Buddhist)
Pastor Fred Wilson (Evangelical)

In our broken world, many feel a deep need for comfort and hope. Our guests have a stimulating conversation about how their faith traditions bring genuine comfort to people. Our panel discusses:

Why do human beings need comfort in life?

Can the comfort or hope that religion claims to provide be reduced to merely psychological help?

What are some specific ways that people receive comfort in their faith?

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.