Thoughtful Perspectives on Modern Issues
As a woman veteran, I approach Pete Hegseth’s “The War on Warriors” not as an abstract policy debate but as a direct challenge to my service and that of thousands of women who have worn the uniform with distinction. Hegseth argues that “woke” policies—particularly the integration of women into combat roles and diversity initiatives—have fundamentally…
How the very system that excluded women from power now blames their absence for society’s problems When faced with urban decay, rising crime rates, educational failures, or community breakdown, a familiar refrain emerges from certain corners of American discourse: “It’s the breakdown of the American family and the lack of strong male role models.” This…
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…
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…
Christian Perspective: From a Christian theological standpoint, “Alligator Alcatraz” raises profound questions about human dignity and compassion. The facility challenges core Christian principles of hospitality to strangers, as exemplified in Hebrews 13:2: “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” The…