spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
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
Dominican priest, Father Gustavo Gutierrez, the father of Liberation Theology, passed away on October 22, 2024. Gutierrez’s ideas have shaped modern theology including that of Pope Francis. He believes that every modern theology points to the gospels and their relevance to our lives. Gutierrez grew up in Lima, Peru, where imperialism reared its head in … Continue reading Gustavo Gutierrez In Memoriam by William Klein
As I drove through the streets of LA on a recent visit, I noticed more makeshift housing on the hills and side of the road. I'd seen this on skid row, but it was never visible on the streets of LA. I couldn’t get over the number of tent cities. There are people literally living in … Continue reading Tent Cities by William Klein
Anyone who has lived paycheck to paycheck knows what it’s like to fear losing a job. One missed paycheck and things snowball and fall apart. It’s like starting a machine to get the business going. If the machine fails, the rest of the business falls apart and a client looks elsewhere. I remember when I lived paycheck to … Continue reading Paycheck To Paycheck by William Klein
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