spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
We have no idea what someone else is enduring. I recently saw a meme that held true for me as a teacher. The meme displayed a number of empty desks with labels on them telling what adversities the students are enduring. “Going to bed hungry,” “Parent in jail,” “Being abused,” “suffering from anxiety,” and so … Continue reading The DNA of Trauma by William Klein
I’ve prided myself in teaching my students the value of working toward being a strong moral person. I once heard someone say, “All you have is your word, and your word is your honor.” There is no substitute for wisdom and, as I’ve aged, I’ve learned that’s true. I once worked at an affluent school and … Continue reading All You Have is Who You Are by William Klein
I learned a few years back that wonder is stifled in extraordinary ways. During Covid I was talking with a student and asked him, “Are you able to get outside and move around to get some exercise?” He said, “You kidding, Klein, I live in the ghetto. I can’t go outside.” He sounded disappointed that … Continue reading Wonder Day by William Klein
I took a group of students to a service immersion trip in Nashville, Tennessee. It was quite an experience and these trips always open my eyes to the world in new ways. Being in the heart of the South and a place I don’t really know was especially daunting. We stayed in classroom converted “dorms” … Continue reading Claiming Dignity by William Klein
Rich Clark, the founder of the school where I taught theology passed away last week. His tombstone is an extraordinary school on the East side of Cleveland and a community that is one that is composed of the most genuine, mission driven, heartfelt givers I’ve ever met. This is where his coffin lay in state … Continue reading Remnants of Unconditional Love by William Klein
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