authoritarianism
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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
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Populism vs. Governance: What Trump’s Leadership Reveals
Political elections in the United States have increasingly been portrayed as an existential battle for liberty and freedom. The war-like language is successful in stoking fear, anxiety, and votes. The Trump campaign and MAGA movement have capitalized on this theme… Continue reading
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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
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Bring In the Women and Children to Negotiate Peace
The world of tomorrow is built on the ethos of today. For the nihilist, their world is built on revenge. But for believers of a better tomorrow, our’s is built on hope. Continue reading
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From Aggression to Humility: Rethinking Power
Power energized from love is constructive, not destructive. It’s invitational, not exclusionary. It’s progressive, not regressive. It’s collaborative, and not competitive. Desires through aggression are short-sighted. Hope through humility and love is everlasting. Continue reading
Matt Till 