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The Human Phenomenon
THE HUMAN PHENOMENON Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. A Portion Briefly Presented and Commented on by Leonard Swidler ([email protected]) [From my reading of Teilhard’s Magnum Opus: The Phenomenon of Man, 1958 edition.] The nihil obstat (that is, the official no...
Finding your best fit in a world of change and confusion
This is the beginning of a Blog for people questioning their career tracks, looking for a more “heart suitable” profession, or trying to determine where exactly their personality best fits in this ever changing world. The question generally begins with “Who exactly am...
Career Reboot…Where do I Fit?
Who am I?...what do I really love and want to do? How did I get to where I am now? But I’ve changed, haven’t I?...So where do I go from here? Defining yourself is an ongoing life process of personal experience, including family expectations and behavior, the ideals...
Four facts that will change relations between Christians and Jews in the next decade
Four facts that will change relations between Christians and Jews in the next decadeAs relations between Christians and Jews have changed and will change, we must change, too.Credit: Religious News Service By James Rudin Four overarching realities will define...
A Greek, a Jew, and a Spaniard: Three Convicted Revolutionaries Meet in Antioch
Imagine, if you will, a chance meeting between three historically significant “revolutionary teachers” on the plains of ancient Antioch, and you have this whimsical account skillfully delivered by Demetrios J. Constantelos (as translated from the Greek by Sophia Demas). Those interested in the personalities of history and what they may have thought in relation to other figures and events will find this essay both entertaining and didactic.
To Bring Ecumenism Alive
One of the big tasks of any community should be to create groups and channels through which members can give of themselves in order to help others. Task forces work-days, ad hoc committees all should be available. Instead we often . . . raise money for somebody else...
Walking Together Toward Eternity
https://youtu.be/5vHgSIacr5U Walking Together Towards Eternity, A Poetic Reflection on Wisdom, Life and the Deepest Truth. By Leonard Swidler Oh, my love—no, no, you are not mumbling out of ignorance. You, we, are slowly becoming wise like Socrates—knowing that...
How Online Learning Can Strengthen Our Democracy by Eboo Patel
Does the experience of online learning offer a set of advantages to teaching about diversity? On March 4, my organization sponsored a webinar with The Chronicle of Higher Education focused on teaching diversity online. It included national leaders in online education...
Moments of Great Challenge by Greg Hansell
In the last 24 hours, I’ve taken panicked phone calls from heroic small business owners and heard several desperate stories. I’ve also been screamed at and been chastised a few times, and frankly have found my own patience quickly wearing thin. And this is all before...
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