spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
Watching Pope Francis’ funeral, I noticed something curious. There’s a debate about who had the “better seat” and was closest to the coffin that held the pope’s body. The Vatican noted that it broke protocol to accommodate Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife, a last-minute addition, who were seated in the front row, as was President … Continue reading Reaching Out to the Margins by William Klein
When I was touring the Incan ruins in Peru, the guide told me ninety-eight percent of Peruvians were practicing Catholics. Interestingly enough, a majority of these Catholics also claimed their Incan heritage and cherish the pagan rites of their ancestors and incorporated these rites and spiritual disciplines into their lives. How were they able to … Continue reading Sanctification by William Klein
“Hesburgh” is a new film documenting the life of a giant who was one of the most important figures of social justice in the twentieth century, Father Theodore Hesburgh, CSC. “Father Ted” was instrumental in shaping some of the most important social policies of our time and served as president of Notre Dame from 1952-1987. … Continue reading Hesburgh by William Klein
The primacy of conscience is central to all moral teaching. The development of a conscience is critical in the building of a just society and in societal discernment of right and wrong. From a religious perspective, a conscience is the glue that holds doctrine together. From a personal perspective a conscience is the very fiber … Continue reading “Politics and the Primacy of Conscience” by William Klein
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