Higher love based on social science not theology ?
‘Spirit’ powers mind or intellect. That’s not a reference to theology or any other mode of thinking that involves a belief in a deity, divine […]
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Conservatives-vs-progressives: divide and rule ?
What role can agape love play in avoiding divide-and-conquer ? Very humbly suggest this. We don’t over-emphasize conservative-vs-progressive themes. There are legitimate concerns within both […]
The key issue is love, not non-violence, per se. p2
Let’s talk openly about violent revolution or other forms of violent social change so we can better judge it as foolishness or a wise approach. […]
Homeless in Columbus, OH : Tracy Norris
He said the world would be a much better place if there were more love. “ I was raised to treat others as I would […]
Strategic nonviolence vs 'diversity of tactics'
What others say A diversity of tactics, a paucity of participants by George Lakey The Sword That Heals: Challenging Ward Churchill’s ‘Pacifism as Pathology’ Works […]
The Hidden Agenda of Green Party VP Candidate Cheri Honkala
We talked with Honkala on August 27th in Tampa, Florida at Romneyville which was part of protests during the Republican National Convention. Honkala is founder […]
'Spiritual Love' ?
For me, that term connotes deep and broad purpose. It’s doing my imperfect best–intellectually, emotionally, and practically–to improve the ratio of well-being to suffering. It […]
Empathy and Creativity
I can engage with someone’s mind and benefit from intellectual and emotional synergy with them if I empathize. But I can’t if I hate them. […]
Discourses on whether violence is a viable means for creating a better world
Indulge a naive idealist such as myself. How is killing bankers part of creating a better world? “Massive corporate investment banking is incompatible with the […]