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Story of Origin
But the way we tell our stories of origin can dehumanize the wisdom traditions before us, and thus absolve us of looking at the ways our own tradition contributes to or blesses injustice. It can sow seeds of supremacy that later grow and choke out much that is good.
Read MoreBridging Bias and Building Unity
Many leaders of communities of wisdom say that we are entering a difficult and dangerous time. At PTU we want to encourage communities of wisdom to work on both social cohesion and equity. This is the time to bring our deepest wisdoms, the gifts of divine inspiration, human compassion, contemplation, and our best selves to meet the challenges we are facing. I believe we must both bridge bias and build unity because all human beings are human and worthy of respect, no matter our differences.
Read MoreCan You Feel It?
Despair cannot be answered by anything other than loving, collective action. This action is a leap into trust, to almost quote Kierkegaard, that so many are taking today. Let’s feel our feelings, and then go together into our community. Remember that it is okay to take a break. And then remember that there are times when the real rest we need is to sweat for the common good with all our strong, sensitive siblings.
Read MoreResponsibility of a Majority
When any minority religion or community’s rights or dignity are being denied, it the responsibility of the majority to stand with and behind them.
Read MoreThe Power of Your Pen
This spring I encourage us to use the power of our pen and write a letter to the editor of our local paper about how we respect and celebrate our religious diversity and the constitutional rights that support them.
Read MoreNot All that Glitters
About a year ago I had a conversation on the Paths to Understanding Podcast with Dr. Bill Clark of Peace Catalyst and a Uyghur who is living in the United States. In that episode, we heard about how the government of China has placed many Uyghurs into internment camps. According to the UN, China has…
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