Mordechai Kaplan in "Judais as a Civilization: Toward a Reconstruction of American-Jewish Life." (Jewish Publication Society of America, August 1994)
The worship of God, though desirable as an end itself, can somehow never be in the right spirit, unless it impels one to the service of man.

Suggested Discussion Questions:

1. What does it mean to translate faith, or prayer, into action?

2. What is the relationship between worshiping God and servicing man? Are the two clearly interconnected?

3. How do you relate to this statement?

Time Period: Modern (Spinoza through post-WWII)