Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Purposeful and Plafyul Life
The other day, I was reflecting on how tumultuous politics feels right now (and, in fact, has for the last decade or so.) My reflections led me to make this flow chart on how to handle politics. If you are anything like me, politics regularly feels really upsetting. Sometimes we feel like we have to… Continue reading A Flow Chart for Dealing with Politics
I want to write about why I am a Christian but not a Christian nationalist. First, I want to beg pardon of all my non-Christian and non-religious readers. This blog post will certainly have a lot of Christianity and spirituality in it. I still hope you find something valuable in the post. So, let me… Continue reading Why I am a Christian but Not a Christian Nationalist
Social justice is one of those phrases I often hear people debating in the news and in other social spaces. And what is interesting about such debates is that people tend to be unclear about what they mean by social justice. This is often true, whether folks are for it or against it. Picture by… Continue reading Why Social Justice Matters for Everyone, According to a Really Cool Nun
Is it bad to be political? A lot of people seem to think so lately. For example, frequently in the news, I will hear someone accuse someone else of being political about an issue. And the feeling with such accusations is that the accused is somehow acting in a distasteful, manipulative way. Maybe you are… Continue reading Is it Bad to Be Political?
Most of us learn growing up that there is such a thing as bad language and that we shouldn’t use words considered bad. Now, I believe there is a very good reason people teach children these lessons. And I do indeed believe there is such a thing as bad language. However, I think we often… Continue reading What Counts as Bad Language?
The other day I was thinking about one of our biggest political problems. But before I talk about that, I would like to tell you a story. A Story about Peter and Politics Imagine a man, we will call him Peter, who decides that everyone, everywhere needs to devote their lives to studying politics. Peter… Continue reading One of Our Biggest Political Problems
Moral disagreements are a common part of life. But there is something very surprising about moral disagreements that we often don’t realize. To illustrate this, allow me to present you with a thought experiment.[1] Please imagine these four people: Person #1: Jill believes X is the moral thing to do. Now, Jill truly cares about… Continue reading A Surprising Thing about Moral Disagreements
Does it pay to be good? At one point in our life, probably most of us ask ourselves this question. After all, sometimes it feels like trying to be good holds us back from things we desire. And sometimes it feels like people who break the rules get ahead and achieve their dreams more easily.… Continue reading Does It Pay to Be Good?
Lately in the news, I have heard various people claim that the United States should be a Christian nation. Some folks also argue that the United States was founded as a Christian nation. I will return to this point shortly. Now, I am a Christian from the Quaker Christian tradition. And sometimes when I hear… Continue reading Should the United States Be a Christian Nation?
I have been thinking about rights a lot lately because of some units I teach on ethics and politics. There is something very tricky about rights, and most of us (including me) often don’t consider it. I became aware of this issue years ago when I first read a quote by Voltaire that goes something… Continue reading A Tricky Thing about Rights