The Power of Courage, How Do We Know What is Just?, The Power of Compassion

Overcoming Our Political and Personal Self-Loathing

The U.S. is stuck in patterns of self-loathing (as a nation), and we often don't realize it. This post examines the signs of this problem and how we can overcome it. Political Unrest I love many things about living in the United States; I am also greatly concerned about my country. We live in a… Continue reading Overcoming Our Political and Personal Self-Loathing

The Power of Love

The Politics of Force and the Strange Work of Love

Our current politics trouble me profoundly, and I have not always been able to articulate why. Recently, I have been reading a book called Love, Power, and Justice by the German theologian Paul Tillich. This book has helped me to articulate my fear while also helping me construct a vision for our shared political life.… Continue reading The Politics of Force and the Strange Work of Love