Is Violence Ever Okay?
Generally speaking, I abhor violence. I’d like to think that if I was an adult back in 1967, I would … Continue Reading
Peace
Jimmy Carter’s Next Chapter
Currently, the front-runners to win the presidency in 2016 include a Republican who has essentially bragged, “I buy politicians and … Continue Reading
Reading President Obama and the Iran Deal, From the Bottom Up
Whether you support President Obama and the deal with Iran, oppose it, are genuinely uncertain about where you stand, or … Continue Reading
Is Negotiating Without a Deal Productive?
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: In life, we all know the ends shouldn’t justify the means. But … Continue Reading
Peace, Hands and Robots: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (June 8 – 12), we discussed Sheryl Sandberg’s reflections on grieving after sudden loss, … Continue Reading
Can Peace Be Bought and Sold?
Just about everything wrong with American/Western diplomacy in the Middle East in general, and with Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy in particular, is … Continue Reading
Norway’s Beautiful Ring of Peace
What does it mean to build a holy place around us? In Oslo, Norway, the true power of building a … Continue Reading
Where Is Dr. King’s Dream?
Today we remember Martin Luther King Jr., last century’s premier exemplar of morality in public life. There will be ceremonies, … Continue Reading
The ‘Love Your People’ Facade
Recently, a billboard in Harrison, Ark., has generated quite a bit of controversy. Funded by Thomas Robb, director of the … Continue Reading
A Girl Named Swastika
This week, I was asked a number of questions regarding the use of the swastika. And while it might surprise … Continue Reading