These books remind us that the right message at the right time can transform the world.
Thinking About Jesse Owens During Black History Month
In remembering Jesse Owens, we must not be forced to reduce his life and legacy to a single moment of sports glory divorced from the ugly social context in America at that time.
In remembering Jesse Owens, we must not be forced to reduce his life and legacy to a single moment of sports glory divorced from the ugly social context in America at that time.
They Refused to Play Sun City, and Helped Change the World
Artists United Against Apartheid was formed in 1985, by Steven Van Zandt and record producer Arthur Baker.
Artists United Against Apartheid was formed in 1985, by Steven Van Zandt and record producer Arthur Baker.
Righteous Satire, in Lieu of Bourbon
Artist Steve Moseley creates dioramas mocking conservative Christianity, in bourbon bottles.
Artist Steve Moseley creates dioramas mocking conservative Christianity, in bourbon bottles.
Chatting With Guan Yin in Taipei
Seeing Guan Yin as a challenge to rise above our unexamined predispositions is a deeply meaningful approach.
Seeing Guan Yin as a challenge to rise above our unexamined predispositions is a deeply meaningful approach.
Jury Nullification: When Conscience Outweighs the Law
Jury nullification presents each of us with the huge responsibility and the power to say that something is wrong and that we are going to take individual action peacefully to help change what is wrong.
Jury nullification presents each of us with the huge responsibility and the power to say that something is wrong and that we are going to take individual action peacefully to help change what is wrong.
Billiken: The God of Things as They Ought to Be
If you expect the impossible, here is your lucky charm.
If you expect the impossible, here is your lucky charm.
Wisdom From the Ex-Monk on My Bunk
An ex-monk taught me a meaningful variation of the Golden Rule: Create the joy in others that you wish they would help you feel.
An ex-monk taught me a meaningful variation of the Golden Rule: Create the joy in others that you wish they would help you feel.
Why Are You Still Drinking Water From Plastic Bottles?
The water we drink from plastic bottles may be causing us significant harm, and there are alternatives.
The water we drink from plastic bottles may be causing us significant harm, and there are alternatives.
If You Can Handle Frustration (And the Other Triggers of Anger), the World Is Your Oyster
Controlling anger involves recognizing that it is a secondary emotion usually triggered by frustration, physical pain, a threat, insult, injustice or stress.
Controlling anger involves recognizing that it is a secondary emotion usually triggered by frustration, physical pain, a threat, insult, injustice or stress.
Revisiting Charlton Heston and His Three Liberal, Progressive Sci-Fi Flicks
The actor who was vilified for his stance on the 2nd Amendment made three of the most liberal and thoughtful sci-fi films of the 1960s and 70s.
The actor who was vilified for his stance on the 2nd Amendment made three of the most liberal and thoughtful sci-fi films of the 1960s and 70s.
Was Jesus Portrayed as an Imperfect Teacher of Moral Growth in the Gospels?
A good teacher of humane self-development should move away from “ought” and focus more on “how to”.
A good teacher of humane self-development should move away from “ought” and focus more on “how to”.
Revisiting ‘Town Without Pity’ as a Moral Yardstick
It is a moral period piece that shows us just how bad things used to be not that long ago, while challenging us to be aware of what might still need to be changed.
It is a moral period piece that shows us just how bad things used to be not that long ago, while challenging us to be aware of what might still need to be changed.
Do We ‘Need’ Sex?
Total celibacy might be an unrealistic goal, but mitigated celibacy seems a justified response to our rape culture.
Total celibacy might be an unrealistic goal, but mitigated celibacy seems a justified response to our rape culture.
The Tragedy of Sacred Asian Art
Decades of looting for sales to wealthy collectors have left much sacred art damaged or lost.
Decades of looting for sales to wealthy collectors have left much sacred art damaged or lost.
The End by Xiang Jing: An Iconic Image of Female Suffering
It calls on men to realize that equality is not just about money and power, there remains a deeper goal.
It calls on men to realize that equality is not just about money and power, there remains a deeper goal.