Why should anyone have faith in this world? Four religious leaders offer hope | Talking Points
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. Many of us have asked the question 'Where is God?' In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in the Twin Cities community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith. Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman with Temple Israel Minneapolis says she navigates life is like it's a kaleidoscope. Imam Asad Zaman, the executive director of Muslim American Society of Minnesota, says he has often been approached with doubts about faith recently. For those seeking guidance, Bishop Patricia Lull with Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA says you don't even need to go to a church to find solace. While things are bad now, Catholic Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis says times were worse when religious figures lived. Read more of Murphy's findings here: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/talking-points-wrestling-with-doubt-in-your-beliefs/ New Talking Points episodes premiere exclusively Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. CST on CBS News Minnesota streaming via the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ PlutoTV: https://cbsloc.al/3G5HJMh This episode's Talking Points: 0:00 Is there any reason to have faith? 1:02 Jewish leader values curiosity over fear 6:15 Muslim leader looks for good in bad times 10:06 Lutheran leader values self reflection 15:11 Catholic leader leans on hopeful experiences #islam #jewish #christian