We re in the business of welcoming the spiritually broken. Religious traditions indeed have concepts in place to deal with that brokenness and transform it into spiritual strength, he said. Catholicism has the sacrament of penance, or reconciliation. Jews have Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Muslims have the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting and self-reflection.
Protestants preach that gospel and worship are a haven for sinners.
He s been busy for eight years working, with novelist Chaim Potok and others, to complete a major new Bible commentary for use in Conservative synagogues. He s also writing a new book on the conflict between conscience and ambition. And do good deeds anonymously. They ll pay off. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.