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The Unraveling: How Monotheism Severed Humanity from Its Cosmic Roots

Although countless commentators analyze the crises of our age, I am haunted by a more fundamental question: What conditions have made possible the election of manifestly unfit political leaders across the democratic world? How is it that we—a society with unprecedented access to education, information, and scientific knowledge—find ourselves living under increasingly barbaric conditions? We can sequence genomes, split atoms, and photograph distant galaxies, yet we cannot prevent the rise of demagogues, the spread of brazen lies, or the descent into political tribalism that treats opponents as enemies to be destroyed rather than citizens to be persuaded. The discrepancy is staggering. We know more about the universe than any previous generation, yet we seem to understand less about how to...
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The Great Work of Love: Chaos, Justice, and Divine Evolution

The images emerging from Minnesota—multitudes converging in defiance of bitter winter winds, voices rising in collective lament and resistance—continue to command our attention. These are not merely protests; they are…

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Rewiring Our Lives Together, the Franciscan Way

The Season of Incarnation We are in the season of Incarnation—God becoming flesh. It is a beautiful time of the year that brings out the best of humanity, even in…

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InCarnation: God’s Life is Our Life

Yesterday, I stopped by a local Starbucks for a hot coffee. Outside the store sat a homeless man asking for money and food. I was struck by his appearance—his sad…

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Love and Political Order: The Evolutionary Path to Unity

We live in an age of fragmentation. Politically, we witness the hardening of tribal identities and nationalist divisions. Ecologically, we confront a world torn between exploitation and preservation. Socially, we…

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Mission for an Evolutionary Christianity

We are living through tumultuous times. Political polarization intensifies, violence against vulnerable populations escalates, and the foundational principles of human dignity face erosion. For many, the cognitive dissonance between professed…

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Beyond Violence: The Path Through Grief to Spiritual Evolution

The recent shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis continues to haunt our collective consciousness. While the news cycle moves forward—with yet more senseless acts of political violence—the Annunication tragedy leaves…

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Why Christianity Is Uncomfortable

In a recent conversation with a colleague, I was made aware that children born from 2023 onward will be AI children. They will never have known a world without being…

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Is Christianity in Crisis or Transition? 

We are facing an unprecedented convergence of crises: global warming, climate change, mass migration, and systemic ecological collapse. Our planetary systems are exhausted and no longer able to sustain human…

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The Earth Groans, AI Grows: Who Guides the Flame?

In this critical moment of planetary history, where ecosystems collapse, artificial intelligence proliferates, and human meaning trembles on the edge of uncertainty, we are faced with a profound question: What kind…

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