Where less is better, where local and sustainable businesses are supported. By Julie Peller Ph.D.

The ways the natural world serves the human population are sometimes referred to as ecosystem services, led by clean water, air, and soil.  Rain forests and other areas of dense tree growth also provide ecological services and are part of the world’s natural capital.  Trees take in carbon dioxide and provide oxygen, among many other […]

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July 9, 2020 – Applying the Principles of Reinterpretation To The Concept of God — Science, Religion and Reality

i want to thank Matt Landry for these excellent reflections.

 

Last week we concluded the identification of nineteen ‘principles of reinterpretation’ that can be used to address the traditional tenets of Western religion. Since all religions in some way address and attempt a definition of the underlying ‘ground of being’, that of ‘God’, we will begin here. 988 more words

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June 25 2020 – How Can Religion Be Reinterpreted to Recover Its Relevance? — Science, Religion and Reality

Part 1: Evolutionary Principles of Reinterpretation Today’s Post Last week we recognized the waning influence of religion in Western societies, and addressed the need to rethink traditional beliefs in terms of human life to tap into their wellsprings of insight and return their relevance. 1,636 more words

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July 2, 2020 – How Can Religion Be Reinterpreted to Recover Its Relevance? — Science, Religion, and Reality

Part 2: Principles from Maurice Blondel, Jonathan Sacks, Karen Armstrong, Richard Rohr and John Haight Today’s Post Last week we took a relook at the insights of Teilhard de Chardin, extracting six principles which we will employ as we move on to reinterpreting religious teaching for their relevance to human life. 960 more words

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Subsidizing the Spread of Covid-19 by William Davidow Author & Investor at Mohr Davidow Ventures

this is a good read and reflection.  The technology that is evolving is stimulating social phase change and with the Covid-19 virus, we are seeing social phase change accelerated. So think about the question is the article: Is Spreading Covid-19, the New Smoking?   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/subsidizing-spread-covid-19-william-davidow/?fbclid=IwAR2MXhMzJgWYC9oRhDO1Z9y_wgvkKuomv_3tR-kb2NGAko9EvC42wF8TOw4

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“Imagine if we used $18 billion to ensure healthy tap water for all people in the US.” By Julie Peller Ph.D.

“With joy you shall draw water.” (Isaiah 12:3) How plentiful and accessible is fresh, clean water in this day and age? Are we using water in a sustainable manner, in a way that meets present needs of all people and the needs of future generations?  For sustenance and continuance of life on the earth, fresh, […]

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