Thoughtful Perspectives on Modern Issues
Ancient Wisdom on Symbols and Their Power Today’s executive order regarding flag desecration brings into sharp focus an ancient tension that has stirred human hearts for millennia: the clash between reverence for sacred symbols and the freedom to challenge them. As we grapple with these contemporary questions, we would do well to turn to the…
The Humanitarian Aid Crisis Through Classical Greek Wisdom The Modern Tragedy: A Record of Violence The statistics are stark and unprecedented: 383 aid workers killed in 2024—a 31% increase from the previous year, with nearly half (181) killed in Gaza alone. This surpasses all previous records, with 265 more already killed in the first seven…
Carrying the weight of centuries of spiritual wisdom about power, justice, and moral courage As we write, the most significant diplomatic moment of 2025 is about to unfold at the White House. Ukrainian President Zelensky is preparing to meet President Trump alongside an unprecedented coalition of European leaders—German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, British PM…
What Sacred Land Teaches About Peace When President Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15, 2025, seeking to end the war in Ukraine, most analysis focused on geopolitical strategy and diplomatic tactics. But viewing this summit through Indigenous wisdom reveals profound lessons about relationship, sovereignty, and the path to lasting peace that…
Racism represents one of humanity’s most persistent and destructive delusions, manifesting in systems of oppression that deny the fundamental equality and dignity of all people. Three major spiritual and philosophical traditions offer profound insights into both the nature of racial prejudice and pathways toward genuine healing and transformation. Buddhist Understanding: Ignorance, Attachment, and the Illusion…