Matt Till

Philosophy & Religion

  • The Power of Inclusion in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

    In 1969, Fred Rogers invited Black actor François Clemmons to share a wading pool on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, promoting racial equality during a segregated era. This act represented acceptance and inclusion, as both men relaxed together despite Clemmons’ race and… Continue reading

    The Power of Inclusion in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
  • Immigration and Our Future

    Instead of an intentional, well-informed, and passionate public debate, the American ethos has descended into decisive action without accountability, consequence, or remorse. This is power unchecked—the very antithesis of the American narrative that for generations upheld and exported a moral… Continue reading

    Immigration and Our Future
  • Lead with Hope in 2026

    You don’t have to be political or cynical to see that noble leaders are difficult to find these days. If 2025 was a turning point, then 2026 will be the hard acceleration down an unmarked road that will take years… Continue reading

    Lead with Hope in 2026
  • Our Identity Crisis is Here

    Nearly 250 years after its founding, the United States is facing its greatest crisis yet. The crisis is not who’s in the White House, but of identity—our shared beliefs and values that inspire hope and goodness for ourselves and others. Continue reading

    Our Identity Crisis is Here
  • When Will There Be Justice?

    This week America is once again grieving the loss of innocent lives and a nation broken by a grave injustice. A shooting at Catholic K-8 School in Minneapolis during their morning prayers while sitting in the church pews left 2… Continue reading

    When Will There Be Justice?
  • A Vision for a Just and Inclusive Future

    In a time of polarized thinking and pursuit for power, we have a better vision of the future. Continue reading

    A Vision for a Just and Inclusive Future
  • Salvation for Gaza is a Moral Imperative

    Today, hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza remain without food. And for the dozens who attempted to survive another day, they did not live to see the next. Continue reading

    Salvation for Gaza is a Moral Imperative
  • The End Times: Misconceptions and Current Realities

    Are we living in “the end times” and on the brink of a total global collapse? Unlikely. Continue reading

    The End Times: Misconceptions and Current Realities