Philosophy & Religion
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Pride Month: A Beacon of Hope and Inclusion
Amid the increasing drumbeat of anxiety and ideological movements favoring power, privilege, and othering, Pride Month is a light shining through the darkness of societal uncertainty. Continue reading
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Finding Hope when Good is Evil and Evil is Good
There is an age-old question that burdens every generation in their time, “Why does evil exist in the world?” The most simplistic conclusions rarely provide a complete picture and often leave us with unsatisfying answers. Continue reading
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Responding to Domestic Extremism Through Nonviolent Resistance
Today, we face new threats of extremism that threaten to disrupt and erode personal freedom and peaceful coexistence. These growing dangers require alternative approaches to the use of force with a new generation of brave soldiers. In time, their quiet… Continue reading
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Rehumanizing Our World: The Path to Lasting Peace
As peace remains elusive in the Middle East and Ukraine, friendships are broken, foes are made, and anxiety grows. Like a viral contagion, injustice and conflict affect everyone, regardless of where they occur. Continue reading
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The Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Learning from the Past
The United Nations characterizes the situation on the ground in Gaza as a “worst-case scenario,” including Israel’s continued weaponization of access to food and water as “a war crime.” As the humanitarian crisis grows by the day, so does the… Continue reading
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Holistic Leadership: Balancing Personal Power and Community Good
The freedom to live purposeful unobstructed lives is what humanity has been striving to achieve across time. Deep within our souls, we long to break free from the bonds of oppression and the circumstances that create suffering, pain, and exploitation.… Continue reading
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How Caring for Global Neighbors Transforms Society
We live in a time marked by a dramatic shift toward national isolationism and exceptionalism. By cutting healthcare and social development programs, antagonizing friendly and cooperative foreign neighbors, enforcing inhumane immigration policies targeting individuals from less wealthy and influential countries… Continue reading
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A Homily of Hope: Reality Meets Possibility
Hope without action is nothing more than restless fantasies. Hope in action and faith propels us to a better tomorrow—together. Continue reading
Matt Till 