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
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
The people have spoken. In 2016 Trump lost the popular vote, but this year he won it. It didn’t matter that he was convicted of crimes. It didn’t matter that he inspired the worst among us by inciting racism, bigotry, sexism and creating a mood of indecency at his rallies. It didn’t matter that he made indecent … Continue reading What Do We Stand For? by William Klein
R. L. Stine wrote a Goosebumps story called “The Haunted Mask.” It’s about a girl, Carley Beth, who buys a Halloween mask. When she puts the mask on, she can’t take it off and she starts to assume an evil personality going from a timid scaredy cat to a powerful unapologetic monster. It’s an interesting metaphor … Continue reading The Lie of the Mind 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
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