spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
One of the greatest scenes in film history, in my opinion, comes from the movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Jack Nicholson’s character R.P. McMurphy, who is a patient in an insane asylum, makes a bet he can take a large sink in the center of the room, break it from its moorings, lift it … Continue reading The Heavy Lift by William Klein
Every now and then I hear a message from two different people that tells me to pay attention to it. It’s the funniest thing. This is what people call “the universe talking to you.” How many times have you done something you didn’t want to do only to do it and discover it was the … Continue reading Show Up for the Dance by William Klein
It’s the root of things that inspires integrity. The trick to a healthy tree is in the roots. Considering the fact that we are such a polarized society, it begs the question what is at the root of our beliefs? Do we believe in the heart of equality and the soul of justice? What is the … Continue reading Defining Roots by William Klein
Blog HOPE by William Klein I remember when I was teaching the theological virtues to my high school students how confused they were when I asked them to define the virtues. They had trouble identifying between faith and hope. They were lost in the abstraction and confused by hope. Isn’t being hopeful having wishful thinking? … Continue reading Hope by William Klein
I watched a unique spiritual documentary on Amazon Prime titled, “Jonathan and Jesus.” The documentary features actor Jonathan Roumie as he takes us behind the scenes of the blockbuster hit “The Chosen” and shows us what it is like developing the role of Jesus. The film documents the second and beginning of the third seasons … Continue reading “Jonathan and Jesus” by William Klein
In this Advent season, we are all looking for light in the darkness. Where do we see this light? It’s hard to find it sometimes, because the days are short and darkness comes early, but it’s there if you’re looking. I just watched a speech by CNN’s Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of “Project Street Vet,” … Continue reading Finding Light Through Kindness by William Klein
The Police wrote a song titled “Rehumanize Yourself.” It was a song written about “people becoming disconnected from their humanity when placed in certain circumstances.” The song was inspired by a real incident. Lead singer and songwriter Sting heard about some skinheads kicking a man to death outside his house. “Policeman put on his uniform/Had … Continue reading Rehumanize Yourself by William Klein
In hindsight, the year’s been a bright, blistering haze. School is over for the year, and I can breathe again. I’m not alone. I’ve heard some interesting turns of phrases to articulate just how tired other teachers are. “I feel like I just wrestled a monster.” “I feel like I just ran a marathon -- underwater.” It shows … Continue reading Seeing Beyond by William Klein
When facing the enemy during the Battle for Lake Erie, Oliver Hazard Perry dispatched, “We have seen the enemy and it is us.” Perry understood in no uncertain terms that the human condition is wrought with frailties and in times of war those frailties will come to light. Great minds that have changed the world … Continue reading Fear In The Time Of Plague by William Klein
“I’ve never seen anything like it.” I have talked with my elder friends about the coronavirus that is overtaking the world and this is the common saying. We are hunkering down in our home bunkers, stocking up on canned goods, toilet paper, water and essential survivals like chocolate and wine. Many are practicing “social distancing” … Continue reading “Look For The Helpers” by William Klein
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