We often claim that religion is the most important facet of our lives. It determines the quality of life here and in the hereafter, yet we give it little serious thought. Our beliefs are arranged. We simply borrow or accept what someone else tells us. It is customary-and generally expected-that we follow the same religious patterns and preferences as our parents and grandparents.

In Holy Hodgepodge, author Paul E. Sago invites us to think seriously about our religious beliefs: what do we really believe and why do we believe it? Through a unique blend of personal experience and...

We often claim that religion is the most important facet of our lives. It determines the quality of life here and in the hereafter, yet we give it little serious thought. Our beliefs are arranged. We simply borrow or accept what someone else tells us. It is customary-and generally expected-that we follow the same religious patterns and preferences as our parents and grandparents.

In Holy Hodgepodge, author Paul E. Sago invites us to think seriously about our religious beliefs: what do we really believe and why do we believe it? Through a unique blend of personal experience and...