It was 1975. In a classroom with about three dozen college freshman, a simple question was asked: do the means justify the ends? Morally, does achieving a result that is good allow an individual to do anything it takes to achieve that good result? Is it moral to kill people… Read More »A Means to an End
Dear Bill: From the years when you hosted a show on network TV, I’ve respected your commentary and insight. You’ve provided clear, objective critique of political issues and maintained a good sense of humor in the process. Your positions are generally well informed and demonstrate critical thought. Given that your… Read More »An Open Letter to Bill Maher
As I read the news coverage over the weekend, I was struck by the attention given to May Day demonstrations throughout the United States. May 1 is International Workers Day. While May 1 doesn’t typically draw much attention in the United States, May Day is observed as Labor Day throughout… Read More »May Day, Immigration, and Social Justice
What kind of person was Mohammed? Was Confucius a rigid individual or a fun loving person? Was Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) an introvert or an extrovert? What was Jesus’ outlook on life? The founders of the great religious/spiritual traditions are honored, revered, and held in a sacred place by their… Read More »What Was He Like?
April 22: Earth Day. Since 1970, this day has been set as an opportunity for the global community to inspire awareness and appreciation for Mother Earth and her diverse environments. Awareness of and appreciation for our planet requires that we learn to live in more sustainable ways on the Earth.… Read More »Earth Day and Sustainable Spirituality
We met at a popular coffee shop. It had been two years since we had been able to visit. I was looking forward to the time with my friend and colleague, Lee. Lee and I caught up on various events in life. We had both been through a great deal… Read More »Finding Joy
We sat in a circle around a small table on which a single purple candle burned. After slowing reading together on of the psalms from the Hebrew Bible, one of the women read a passage from the Gospel of John. It was a familiar story. Jesus was in Bethany at… Read More »Fragment Ointment: Applying Care at the Right Time
————— My good friend Sister Dawn Annette Mills ————— This week began with a visit to friends in Tucson, Arizona. I had lived in Tucson for seven years. It’s a place I didn’t want to leave when time came for life’s next adventure.. After lecturing a few days in Phoenix,… Read More »A Living Reminder – Visiting Benedictine Sisters Monastery
