18Forty Podcast Rabbi Shalom Carmy: How I Ground My Faith [Rationality 4/4]
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Jul 5, 2022 Rabbi Shalom Carmy, a philosophy and Jewish-studies professor at Yeshiva University and Editor Emeritus of Tradition, discusses the foundations of faith and the interplay between personal experience and rational inquiry. He explores how to rejuvenate religious outlooks in today's world, emphasizing the importance of engaging with complex, unresolved questions. The conversation delves into the significance of personal narratives in shaping belief, the relevance of Jewish texts, and the balance between intellectual rigor and spiritual commitment.
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Grounding Faith
- Ground faith in religious anthropology, covenant, and experience, not just narrow reason.
- Consider what God would want from complex humans and how a divine law might engage them.
The Skeptical Student
- Carmy had a student who liked Orthodoxy's lifestyle but found its truth claims meaningless.
- This student's intellectual skepticism stemmed from an epistemological problem, not narcissism.
Granduer of Religious Experience
- Carmy finds inspiration in mentors like Soloveitchik, Lichtenstein, and Wurtzberger, but acknowledges a lack of grandeur in average Orthodox communities.
- He questions if Orthodox Judaism can bridge the gap between its transmitted values and lived experiences.
