Roundtable Discussions
Multiple perspectives on life's deepest questions, presented side by side. No judgment. No debate. Just understanding.
Does Suffering Have Meaning?
Perspectives from Christian Perspective, Buddhist Perspective, Existentialist Perspective, Stoic Perspective.
Environmental Crisis and Faith: Spiritual Response to Climate Change
Facing Mortality: Wisdom on Death and Dying
Perspectives from Dr. Sarah Williams, Lama Tenzin, Pastor James Carter, Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid, Prof. David Kaplan.
Faith in the Modern World: Can Ancient Wisdom Survive?
Perspectives from Dr. Sarah Chen, Rev. Michael Thompson, Imam Hassan Malik, Rabbi Miriam Goldberg, Bhante Suddhaso.
Finding Peace in Chaos: A Multi-Faith Discussion
Perspectives from Rev. Sarah Chen, Venerable Thich Minh, Rabbi David Goldstein, Dr. Amara Hassan, Dr. James Morrison.
LGBTQ+ Identity and Faith: Can They Coexist?
Perspectives from Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, Imam Daayiee Abdullah, Sister Jeannine Gramick, Dr. Tara Brach.
Mental Health and Spirituality: Integration or Conflict?
Perspectives from Dr. Lisa Chen, Dr. James Rodriguez, Rabbi David Stein, Dr. Amina Hassan, Rev. Sarah Johnson.
Politics and Polarization: Can We Still Talk to Each Other?
Prayer and Meditation: Different Paths, Common Ground
Perspectives from Fr. Michael O'Brien, Ajahn Sumedho, Sheikh Ahmad Kareem, Rabbi Miriam Levi, Dr. Lisa Chen.
Religious Trauma: Healing from Harmful Faith Experiences
Perspectives from Dr. Marlene Winell, Rev. Emily Swan, Dr. Shaykh Hassan, Chaya Silber, Dr. Valerie Tarico.
Science and Spirituality: Conflict or Complement?
Perspectives from Dr. Elena Rodriguez, Dr. Samuel Harris, Dr. Aisha Patel, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Dr. Mustafa Ibrahim.
Sexuality and Spirituality: Sacred Embodiment
The Complexity of Forgiveness
Why Do Children Suffer? The Most Difficult Question
Perspectives from Rabbi Naomi Levy, Fr. Richard Rohr, Thich Nhat Hanh Student, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Dr. Kenneth Pargament.
Work and Calling: Finding Meaning in Labor
What is a Roundtable?
A Calm Faith Circle Roundtable is a structured exploration of a deep question from multiple perspectives. Unlike a debate, the goal is not to determine who is "right" — it's to understand how different traditions approach the same question.
Each perspective is presented faithfully and respectfully. At the end, we summarize both common ground and differences, then offer questions for your own reflection.
The choice of what resonates with you is always yours.
Roundtable Format
The Question
A fundamental question clearly stated
Perspectives
Multiple traditions share their views
Synthesis
Common threads and differences noted
Reflection
Questions for your own exploration