First Post, by Krista Tippett:

I made the transition from writing for radio to writing a book, and now I'm writing a blog. I'm fascinated - and more than a little daunted - by the way basic forms of language and discourse are evolving so rapidly. And I'm frankly amazed at how my primary subject - the vast spectrum of human experience we anchor in terms of religion, faith, and spirituality - has become a more fluid force in our culture in a relatively short period of time. It - or talk about it - is everywhere. And yet "fundamentalist" voices are not as prominent and defining as they once were. All the candidates for President this year - Democrats as well as Republicans - are open about their lives of faith. At the same time, non-religious people have joined their voices and perspectives to the new cultural adventure I believe we're on - of reimagining and re-engaging the act of "speaking of faith." Traveling around with the paperback these past few weeks I've experienced less fear than at this time last year, and a greater sense of possibility. I am most delighted when people tell me that reading the book gives them hope - that together we can begin to navigate this vital, messy, and important aspect of our common life with generosity, creativity, and grace.

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