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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
Keep Those Holiday Decorations in the Clubhouse
Q: I am president of the board of directors for a private gated community where a substantial number of Christians and Jews reside.
Shaking Hands Far Germier Than Receiving Communion
Q: I'm not germ-o-phobic, but I do have an issue with receiving the Eucharist these days.
Does God Intervene in Human Affairs?
Q: I thoroughly enjoy your column and appreciate the wise and thoughtful insight you provide week after week. A: You raise two questions so deep that they are really mysteries and not problems.
What Does it Mean to Be 'Made in the Image of God'? The Debate Continues
Q: Scientific articles describe the universe as comprised of 100 billion galaxies, of which the Milky Way, our galaxy, is just one. The Bible states that humans are made "in the image of God."
Our Job Is To Do Good, Not Obsess About the Evil Around Us
Q: Is it true that there are good and evil spirits of the deceased around us regularly, as well as good and evil spirits from heaven and hell? A: There are two issues about the "things that go bump in the night."
Heaven Deserves a Lot More Respect
Q: I worked with a Jewish woman for several years and finally got up the nerve to ask her she believed about life after death and heaven.
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