The Search for Common Ground by Howard Thurman

Ambivalence in the face of pressing spiritual malaise and social decay is not an option. Jonathan Lee Walton, President, Princeton Theological Seminary This volume reminds the reader why the ongoing search for common ground is essential for each generation. The Unfinished Search for Common Ground encourages the reader to not only imagine spiritual and democratic spaces of human flourishing to combat the pressing ills of our age. In this volume, Walter Fluker assembles an incredible cast of religious scholars who examine the life and work of Howard Thurman toward reimagining human responsibility for the answer. How long, oh Lord? This question constitutes the perennial appeal at the heart of the prophetic tradition. Rankow, producer and co-editor, The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman audio collection Readers of this volume will find inspiration and worthy companionship for their own inward quest. Liza J. They invite us to join them in collective reflection, seeking fresh insights to guide us toward spiritual wholeness and authentic community. The multigenerational and multireligious contributors to this excellent volume carry forward Thurmans search, exploring its significance for our contemporary world. Howard Thurmans vision of common ground is not based on superficial agreement or similarities, but requires deep engagement with our differencesan essential task in these violently divided times. He remains Americas most articulate and insightful critic because he has a heart that envisions a better day, tempered by a wisdom that comes from being witness to humanitys great failings. Martin Doblmeier, Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story Howard Thurman is exactly the balm our nation needs at this divided moment. The search for common ground is indeed incomplete and Walter Earl Fluker assembles the brightest minds to illuminate Thurmans genius and why the search is so essential to our spiritual survival. Lerita Coleman Brown, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Psychology, Agnes Scott College author, What Makes You Come Alive

Robert Allan Hill, dean, Marsh Chapel, professor of New Testament and pastoral theology, Boston University They will find here nourishment, sustenance, and hope. Rev. They will savor the fine academic and homiletical voices of those who have brought their own ongoing searches to this moment. Readers will find here a deep existential regard for the unfinished in Thurman, and in life. This marvelous set of deep and probing essays on the great Howard Thurman keeps his profound thought and prophetic witness vital and vibrant in our bleak times! I salute the indefatigable Walter Fluker for once again gathering the texts and voices as gifts to us all! Cornel West, Union Theological Seminary

The Search for Common Ground by Howard Thurman