Deepening the American Dream: Reflections on the Inner Life and Spirit of Democracy
What Is the Spiritual Meaning of Being American\ "Reading through the essays collected in this book is afeast for the citizen as well as a feast for the soul."\ —From the Foreword by ROBERT N. BELLAH\ "This important book brings together some of the most creativethinkers in the nation to look beyond the troublesome reality of ourtime and to imagine a bold new way of thinking and living. It challenges us to cross the boundaries that keep us apart, and points, inspiringly, to a future that...
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Deepening the American Dream offers a collection of reflections on the spiritual meaning of being American in today’s world from some of our most respected thinkers: Gerald May, Jacob Needleman, Elaine Pagels, Robert Inchausti, Parker Palmer, and others. Deepening the American Dream explores the inner life of democracy, the way citizens are formed, and considers the spiritual aspects of the American dream¾life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. With original essays from distinguished writers and thinkers, this important work examines the American dream and gives us a deeper understanding of who we are now and what our dreams and aspirations are today.
ForewordIntroductionDream-walking toward America : the deepening the American dream project1Two dreams of America23Footprints of the soul : uniting spirit with action in the world51Created equal : exclusion and inclusion in the American dream85The grace and power of civility : commitment and tolerance in the American experience99Breaking the cultural trance : insight and vision in America139From cruelty to compassion : the crucible of personal transformation165Opening the dream : beyond the limits of otherness201The politics of the brokenhearted : on holding the tensions of democracy231The Fetzer Institute
