Essays in the Religious Life

The problems of today are somewhat different: a major split within protestant Christianity in the United States has serious denominational, social, and political consequences.

The author's discussion of "pluralism as the basis of unity" is relevant to this issue. Currently the role of religion in education is a vital issue, and the discussion of the relation of science and religion is an important part of the debate.

In the seventies the author is a prophetic voice with respect to the threat of environmental destruction. But whether it is depression, war, or natural degradation, the author sees a religious commitment as an important guide in leading us to a fuller life and a more vital community.