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Philosophy & Religion

  • 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

    Remembering Pope Francis: A Prophet of Hope and Change
  • 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

    The Question of Our Time: Who do We Hope to Become?
  • 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

    Condemning Violence: A Call for Peace and Justice
  • Why True Strength Lies in Compassion

    As society would have us believe, to be weak is to be a failure—or worse, inferior. We fear the notion of being deemed inadequate or unworthy. Nothing cuts deeper at our core identity and purpose in life than to be… Continue reading

    Why True Strength Lies in Compassion
  • Five Core Beliefs That Foster Hope

    Hope is not shallow or apathetic, it’s deep and contagious. Hope refuses to extinguish light by darkening the dreams of tomorrow because of its core beliefs. When we change our beliefs, we change our vision of the future. Continue reading

    Five Core Beliefs That Foster Hope
  • From Nihilism to Hope: A New American Narrative

    A society plagued by anxiety and confusion struggles to survive, facing distrust and division. Historical ideals of hope are fading amid cultural shifts and a lack of shared narratives. Knowledge and understanding are crucial for change, fostering personal growth through… Continue reading

    From Nihilism to Hope: A New American Narrative
  • Rethinking Success: More Than Measured Outcomes

    The modern economy, driven by output and profit, devalues human well-being and exploits workers. This system, while efficient for production, fails to recognize the complexity and interconnectedness of human beings. A better future requires a shift towards an “input economy”… Continue reading

    Rethinking Success: More Than Measured Outcomes
  • Hope: A Universal Right and a Catalyst for Change

    With global peace and prosperity at stake as conflict and violence rage, hope and change are the antidote to our anxiety and loss. Hope is the belief that a better tomorrow is possible, even when it’s not yet tangible. It’s… Continue reading

    Hope: A Universal Right and a Catalyst for Change