At left we see a concept that’s not altogether weird. Trees (made by God?) stand as therapy for a planet that’s in the process of baking itself. Our unquenchable thirst to chop down what’s left of the world’s trees derives …
Category: Sustainability
Maintaining Optimism
As suggested here, many of us face challenges. Some are personal, like substance abuse. Others are societal, like ignorance and hate. Fortunately, the 9 AM Sunday sermon helps us keep a bright outlook.
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Why Dr. Jane Goodall Sees a Eco-Healthy Future
I listened to a recent interview in which anthropologist Jane Goodall laid out the three reasons for her overall optimism with respect to environmental recovery: the development of relevant technology, the inherent resilience of natural systems, and, above all, the …
The Woke Mind Virus
Number 4 here reminds me of my frequent conversations with my mom on politics. I wish I had a dollar for every time I said, “In my view, it’s more complicated than that.”
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Is Banning Abortion a Solid Idea?
Proponents of banning abortion stand on some set of nebulous religious principles, but those who have a sincere concern about human life would do well to consider what Colorado has accomplished with free birth control. People of intelligence who honestly …
A Merry Christmas
Even though I’m not a Christian, I’m happy to celebrate the holiday season with the hope that I (and all of us) can be a bit more Christ-like in the coming year: more compassionate, supportive of the weak, and dedicated …
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Optimism and Climate Change
The other day, I had a lunch meeting with two folks from a start-up that distributes an array of eco-friendly products. As we were finishing up, one asked me, “Are you optimistic?” I knew he wasn’t asking me about my …
Taking the Side of the Weak
As we make our way toward Christmas and some of us consider how we can refashion our lives so as to better conform with the teachings of Jesus, it’s worth noting what Harriet Beecher Stowe said here. Unbridled capitalism has …
Coal and Our Energy Future
From the ad at left: American energy independence needs coal power. Sign the petition to keep local coal plants open and protect our economy. This was written to appeal to people who know absolutely nothing about our energy markets and …
What Shutting Down Libraries Means about Authoritarianism
Per this story: (Here’s a photo of) the children’s section in Patmos Library in Jamestown, Michigan. Local citizens voted to defund it in Nov., after it refused to ban all LGBTQ+ books. Now a local politician has suggested shutting down …
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