Huffington Magazine Issue 66 | Page 48

HUFFINGTON 09.15.13 COURTESY OF BOB HOUGHTALING THE BIG QUESTIONS essentially grappling with via their faith,” said Brooks. Indeed, a measurable drop in religious affiliation and attendance at houses of worship may be a factor in the decline of a culture of inquiry and conversation. According to the Pew Research Center, 1 in 5 Americans identifies with no religion, including those who are atheist, agnostic or “spiritual but not religious.” But the Big Questions aren’t just for the faithful, and there are glimmers of hope for those wh