Healing the Divided Mind

This week, a conversation with a Jewish client sparked a reflection on the complex relationship between religion, politics, and individual choice. Her reminder about her faith resonated with a similar experience I had heard from my own Jewish family, highlighting the unique challenges faced by minority groups. While Christmas remains a religious holiday for some, it has undeniably become increasingly commercialized, reflecting the ever-present influence of capitalism. While acknowledging its positive aspects like competition and variety, it's crucial to recognize its potential downsides, such as exploitation and overconsumption. But this piece isn't about criticizing capitalism. It's about the evolving landscape of religion in America. Let's rewind to the 1970s: amidst the Vietnam War, Watergate scandal, and Roe v. Wade, a growing concern about societal direction led to the rise of a powerful religious political movement. Ironically, our forefathers, like the Puritans e...