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
I read a post on Facebook where someone said they will be “sleeping well tonight.” He was referring to Trump’s address of a joint session of Congress. A friend who is pretty objective and has railed against both sides Democratic and Republican asked “How can you sleep well when you know a country is divided?” This … Continue reading The Central Question by William Klein
There’s a meme regarding the red card craze. The “red card” tells migrants of their rights. It shares what one should do if approached by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Individuals are told to keep them on them in case of an emergency. The red cards are laminated cards with the following instructions: “I do … Continue reading Red Cards 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
It always amazes me how art imitates life. There’s a great story by Flannery O’Connor, “Good Country People.” The story is about an atheist, Joy, who has a phd in philosophy, falls for a bible salesman, Manly Pointer. Manly seduces Joy, and while he’s making moves on her in a loft of a barn, he asks … Continue reading Art Imitates Life 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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