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by Andrew Fiala (Author), Peter Admirand (Author), Jack Moline (Foreword by)
Seeking Common Ground is a dialogue between an atheist philosopher and a Catholic theologian. It is about religion and nonreligion, as well as about dialogue itself. The book provides a framework for dialogue grounded in seven key values: Harmony, Courage, Humility, Curiosity, Honesty, Compassion, and Honor. Unlike typical "debates" about religion and atheism, Fiala and Admirand show that atheists and theists can work together on projects of mutual understanding. They explore the terrain of religion and nonreligion, discussing a range of sources, topics, issues, and concerns, including: adventures in interfaith dialogue, challenging ethical issues, problems interpreting biblical texts, the growth of secularism, and the importance of ritual and community. The authors show that it is possible to disagree about religion while also seeking common ground. The book includes a foreword by Rabbi Jack Moline, president of the U.S. Interfaith Alliance.
Author Biography
Andrew Fiala is professor of philosophy and director of the Ethics Center at Fresno State. He is the author or editor of more than a dozen books and more than fifty scholarly articles. His most recent books are: Nonviolence: A Quick Immersion (2020) and The Routledge Handbook of Pacifism and Nonviolence (editor, 2018).
Peter Admirand is lecturer in theology and director of the Centre for Interreligious Dialogue at Dublin City University. His most recent books are Humbling Faith: Brokenness, Doubt, Dialogue--What Unites Atheists, Theists, and Nontheists (2019) and a forthcoming book exploring ethics in the comics Y: The Last Man and Saga.
