Philosophy & Religion
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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
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Remembering Pope Francis: A Prophet of Hope and Change
The world has lost one of its highest profile and most significant voices for humanity of our time, Pope Francis. Influential among Catholics and non-Catholics, Francis was known as an unwavering vocal advocate of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed around… Continue reading
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The Question of Our Time: Who do We Hope to Become?
Today we find ourselves at the fulcrum of a new evolutionary leap. It has the potential to build upon the pragmatic, relativistic, and systematic thinking that has shaped our modern human existence. We stand at a moment where we are… Continue reading
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Condemning Violence: A Call for Peace and Justice
On Palm Sunday in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, a Russian airstrike killed more than 30 people and injured many dozens more while they celebrated the holiday in broad daylight. Video clips from the scene show large explosions in a… Continue reading
Matt Till 