Question: As we move past Easter and Christians around the world complete the celebration of the Resurrection, what does your faith tradition teach about death and the afterlife? 

Question: Many societies around the world deeply value freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and the ability to criticize ideas openly. Should this include the critique of religions and faiths?

Question: Pope Francis has said that domestic violence offenders should be forgiven. Do you think he’s right?

Question: Is polytheism a valid religious choice?

Question: Has humanity outgrown faith-based institutions?

Question: Should governments be able to create laws that prevent people of a particular faith from entering their borders? 

Question: Since many religions actively receive donations and are worth hundreds of millions of dollars, why are we giving them a tax break?

Question:  In the “Month of Love,” what is your best advice for strengthening a relationship?

Question: President Joe Biden is only the second Catholic president. Should world leaders mix their political stance with religion?

Question: Children should be taught a comprehensive and detailed overview of all major religions at school. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

As we celebrate the inauguration of a new president, what is your prayer for the political world?

Do religions encourage gender equality?

The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance uses the phrase “one nation under God.” Should this phrase be removed?

My daughter just got involved in a very controlling religious community. What defines something as a cult, occult or a community of faith?

What does “contemplative practice” mean to you, and what value do you see in forms of it?

Climate change is happening. Widespread famine is inevitable when freakish storms, heat waves and rising sea levels destroy crops. I’m wondering why some religions are ignoring this very obvious and undeniable global crisis. Is there an explanation?

How do you prepare yourself spiritually for your own death?

What are you most thankful for?

If religious faith amounts to “certainty,” is there no room for reasonable doubt in religious life?

How can the motivation to convert others to your religion be considered ethical? Doesn’t it deny the integrity of another person’s sensibility?

Why should Civil War statues come down? Aren’t they a part of history?

Do people of religion have a moral obligation to help refugees?  

Is it possible that we idolize guns in American culture? That is, do Americans trust in guns to keep us safe more than we trust in God? 

What are some of the personal callings you’ve experienced that caused you to choose your particular religion or path?

What’s the relationship between a young person’s faith and his success in life? Is faith an advantage or a disadvantage in your opinion?

Lately I’ve been feeling anxious about domestic terrorism related to the upcoming election. Do you have any suggestions for managing my anxiety?

What does the Bible or any other sacred text you follow have to say about race and racism?

Question:  One God? Many Gods? No God at all? What’s your personal belief and why do you believe it?

A lot of spiritual and religious people have told me that God is everywhere and in everything. That got me to thinking: Is there anything that is not God? If so, can you tell me what it is?

What are some of the largest threats to religious institutions in our age?

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What do you think about new scientific discoveries that can alter human genetics, like CRISPR? Do you think we should be changing human genetic makeup before someone’s born?

Question: What role should religion play in calling for social justice?