spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
An Enduring Legacy Everyone wants to leave a legacy and Memorial Day reminds us of “the last full measure” of that promise. Whether we realize it or not, there is something to be done in this life and we hope to leave the world with a deeper understanding of what life means. In scripture Jesus … Continue reading An Enduring Legacy by William Klein
Peace is a radical proposition because we’ve been conditioned to fear and learned to accept violence in our lives. We follow our animal instincts in order to survive and when our gut tells us we are in danger we are naturally prepared to respond. As we grow through life, we acquire certain sensibilities that can … Continue reading The Radical Nature of Peace 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
Escape rooms are a fascinating fad. People are locked in a room and the object of the escape trick is to figure out clues to get out of the room before the time is up. It’s an interesting quandary. We are all looking for ways to be true to who we’re called to be and … Continue reading The Peace Room by William Klein
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