Story Men - May 29, 2015
When Heroes Fall
The StoryMen reflect on Deflategate and what it means when our heroes turn out to be human. We discuss the nature of art and its connection to the creators. Can we love art made by dispicable persons?
Message: “Religious Freedom with Rabbi Eliyahu Fink”
Rabbi Eliyahu Fink returns to the StoryMen to discuss the Supreme Court Decision regarding public prayer. We explore the history of Religious Freedom, how the government and we as individuals should respond, and end by asking what’s at stake in this conversation.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 – Welcome Back, Eli! Let’s talk about Religious Freedom!
03:00 – A Brief History of Religious Freedom
07:00 – City of Greece, NY vs. Galloway
14:00 – Should we all just be okay with feeling uncomfortable?
19:00 – Case Study: Prayer in Schools
27:00 – Should we be wholly secular?
31:00 – What about Civil Religion?
37:00 – How should we pray in public?
41:00 – What’s at stake for us?