I finally got a breathing space here to share some recent writing with you. This is a portion of an essay on digital citizenship that got published late last year on Mere Orthodoxy. I hope you enjoy it.
Critiquing Digital Citizenship Read More »
Currently, American Muslims occupy an uneasy spot in the political landscape between intolerance and dismissal. Both responses are grounded in ignorance, but the Aristotelian virtue of friendship provides a way forward in building stronger local communities and a more robust citizenship.
Between Intolerance and Dismissal: Engaging American Muslims Read More »
In a post-Christian America, is Trump’s rhetoric and policy focus in his informal tweets and formal documents emblematic of a pre-Christian pagan ethos?
The First “Pagan” President? Read More »
Every year, I comb through my bookshelves (physical and digital) and create a reading stack for the year. My reading in 2018 is diverse, but I think it deepens my understanding of citizenship and civi responsibility.
What I’m Reading in 2018 Read More »
Aristotle noted in his Politics that humans are uniquely political because of their ability to speak. Conversation allows for relationships, organization and community. If we can’t have good conversations about the issues that concern our communities, democracy dies. It’s that simple.
How We Talk About Politics (And Why We Should Stop It) Read More »
