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The God Squad
The God Squad is not your average advice column. Rabbi Marc Gellman employs his years of religious and philosophical study and experience to answer reader questions on topical and spiritual issues, from interfaith marriage to news events. He also draws on the expertise of numerous advisors to offer authentic insights on the rich palette of faiths in America. Gellman writes in a lively, non-preachy style that speaks directly to readers. Special holiday messages.
The God Squad Samples
Suffering is a mystery, not a problem
Q: I was especially drawn to your reflections on suffering and God's love for us. A: Thank you for your comments -- and thank you to the many other readers who offered kind words about my recent column on the suffering of the righteous.
Why do the righteous suffer?
Q: Death is the inevitable for all of us. A: For people of faith, why the righteous suffer is the most difficult question of all. Although I'm deeply troubled by suffering, I've never been as troubled by this question as many people are.
Science and religion each teach us valuable truths
Q: How can you not realize that religious belief up to the time of Copernicus was based on a no-longer valid, fixed earth-centric view of the universe, in that the earth is now known to rotate daily and to revolve around the sun, i.e., the sun doe...
Jealousy and grudges are spiritual traps
Q: I have two issues I'd love to have you address. Instead of being happy for others, nagging comparisons pop into my head. Second, what are your thoughts on grudges? A: The Ten Commandments end with, "Thou shalt not covet...".
Faith is not the opposite of truth, but the gateway
Q: How can one's belief and/or faith have any influence whatsoever regarding what either is or is not absolute truth and/or reality? A: Faith is not the opposite of truth.
Feeling God's nearness a lesson in joy
Q: First, I'd like to tell you how much I love your column. Now, for the topic at hand: In 2007, I was at church during Divine Mercy Sunday and preparing for my confession. Then I realized I was crying and couldn't seem to get hold of my emotions.
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