In the Episcopal Church there are many people like me who prefer to practice our religion while walking down the via media, which is Latin for the Middle Way. We do so not to avoid conflict, but when you walk down the middle you get to see both sides more clearly. If you set yourself down in the far right or left of an issue, I believe you blind yourself to seeing both points of view.<\/p>\n
I guess you could call me another mushy Episcopalian. However, I prefer to think of myself as a radical moderate. I strive to find commonalities. I seek the middle way, not because it is easier, but because it allows me to put myself in the shoes of others as we all walk our journey of faith.<\/p>\n
As we read the newspaper every day, we see how religion impacts so many dimensions of our world. From Tibet to Indonesia to Turkey to Iraq and Iran, religion is often at the center of the disputes. If we take a step back to see those aspects of our faith that we have in common, we are better able to understand the world we live in. I believe moderation is not a political stance, rather it is an all-inclusive way of looking at things.<\/p>\n