Religious relativism is not the answer to disagreement between faiths; yet relativism, and a blurring of religious distinctions, all too often result when two deeply believing faith communities engage each other in the public arena on theological issues. Meir Soloveichik answerarenabelieve share on social
We Americans unite faith and freedom in asserting that our liberties are your gift, God, not that of government. Meir Soloveichik americanassertfaith Change image and share on social
God can desire to enter into a relationship with us; he can be drawn to some aspect of our identity. Meir Soloveichik aspectdesiredraw Change image and share on social
Throughout its history, the members of Shearith Israel have observed Thanksgiving by reciting in synagogue the same psalms of praise and gratitude sung by Jews all over the world on festive days like Hanukkah. Meir Soloveichik dayfestivegratitude share on social
Even as Jews and Christians profoundly disagree about the truth, they are united in the belief that there is a truth to be sought. Meir Soloveichik beliefchristiandisagree Change image and share on social
If God loves human beings and seeks to relate to them because he is drawn to something unique about them, then his love must be exclusive and cannot be universal. Meir Soloveichik beingdrawexclusive Change image and share on social
To the Christian Church, the destruction of the Temple served as an ultimate sign that the Jews were no longer God's chosen people, divine favor having now been transferred to a newer and better Israel. Meir Soloveichik choosechristianchurch share on social
The practice of shaving makes its first appearance in the Bible in connection with the story of Joseph, who as a young man was sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt, where he was subsequently imprisoned on false charges. Meir Soloveichik appearancebiblebrother share on social
Europe is no longer a Christian continent; few Europeans attend religious services on Sunday, and the European Union recently refused to refer to Europe's religious heritage in its fledgling constitution. Meir Soloveichik attendchristianconstitution share on social
Not only were the Jewish people beloved, but God himself had taken pains to let them know it. Could there be any clearer sign that he continued to believe in their potential, even without the Temple, to achieve forgiveness and ultimately merit the Temple's rebuilding? Meir Soloveichik achievebelovedclear share on social
