Reflecting on the stories and editorials that abandoned the “inverted pyramid.” Each essay grappled with big picture themes typically falling outside the purview of journalism.
Kate Cohen's "We of Little Faith" is a great take on being out as an atheist.
Then there's the story:
The Rabbi was asked by one of his students “Why did God create atheists?”
After a long pause, the rabbi responded. "God created atheists to teach us the most important lesson of them all – the lesson of true compassion. You see, when an atheist performs an act of charity, visits someone who is sick, helps someone in need, and cares for the world, he is not doing so because of some religious teaching. He does not believe that God commanded him to perform this act. In fact, he does not believe in God at all, so his actions are based on his sense of morality. Look at the kindness he bestows on others simply because he feels it to be right.
"When someone reaches out to you for help. You should never say ’ll pray that God will help you.' Instead, for that moment, you should become an atheist – imagine there is no God who could help, and say 'I will help you.'”
Kate Cohen's "We of Little Faith" is a great take on being out as an atheist.
Then there's the story:
The Rabbi was asked by one of his students “Why did God create atheists?”
After a long pause, the rabbi responded. "God created atheists to teach us the most important lesson of them all – the lesson of true compassion. You see, when an atheist performs an act of charity, visits someone who is sick, helps someone in need, and cares for the world, he is not doing so because of some religious teaching. He does not believe that God commanded him to perform this act. In fact, he does not believe in God at all, so his actions are based on his sense of morality. Look at the kindness he bestows on others simply because he feels it to be right.
"When someone reaches out to you for help. You should never say ’ll pray that God will help you.' Instead, for that moment, you should become an atheist – imagine there is no God who could help, and say 'I will help you.'”
Thank you for the recommendation! I'll have to check that out
Thanks for all your good work, Jeff, and your commitment to the Laramie community.