Try SoulPancake

I commend to you Rainn Wilson’s brainchild SoulPancake, a great forum and space for discussion and rumination of morality, philosophy, spirituality, and the like. Here is Rainn’s description:
We want to make discussions about Spirituality, Creativity, and Philosophy cool again. Were they ever cool? I have no idea. But it seems like a good idea. We [...]

Some Bono-fied reflections

Bono recently wrote a great op-ed column in the Times. Here’s an excerpt in which Bono is describing his reflections on the death of his father, two years ago on Easter:
I remember the feeling of “a peace that passes understanding” as a load lifted. Of all the Christian festivals, it is the Easter parade that [...]

5eek Justice

I am so thankful that the 5K run (and benefit concert!) are happening this year. Ridiculous props to Ben Kung and many others who have painstakingly brought these awesome events to fruition. If you want to register or learn more about the events, go here.

I wish this was a joke

There are over 2 million facebook users who actively use this app each month. Is there ANYONE  among them who doesn’t take lightly the concept of selling human beings (yes–even completely innocuously and virtually)? If you’re reading this and happen to use the app, I don’t want to make you feel like you’re the worst [...]

Paideia

Wikipedia describes paideia in its original Greek-historical context as:” …training for liberty (freedom) and nobility (the beautiful).” Cornel West defines paideia as the “cultivation of an active, informed citizenry” (Democracy Matters, p. 41). It’s my hope that in my blog and in conversations with peers and friends, I can cultivate a little patch of paideia. [...]

Call+Response (33 ways)

Follow this link to find out how YOU can respond. I think we can make a difference if each of us does our small share.
Call it unbridled optimism, but I would rather aim high–especially when it deals with helping those who are enslaved and are needless victims of brutal injustice and oppression.