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| | MBU Circle - August 31, 2004 |
 | | Theologian David Ford suggests that, in coping with the big questions which powerfully change the direction of our lives for either good or evil, “the main task is to stretch our minds, hearts, and imaginations in trying to find and invent (new) shapes of living” (The Shape of Living: Spiritual Directions for Everyday Life, p. |
 | | Jewish philosopher Immanuel Levinas, in his work Totality and Infinity, provides a conceptually rich metaphor for developing a philosophy of life—“human facing.” To reflect on “the face” is to begin to be aware of key issues that relate to self, others, the world, and God. |
 | | Although Levinas is not a Christian, he is an elder brother who has much to teach us about facing life. |
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