"Economic justice and equality are, in principle, akin to political justice and equality. To understand this is to understand how economic and political democracy involves parallel institutions." ~ Mortimer J. Adler "This is our destiny, to do the best and the greatest that is now to be done." ~Isaac Hecker And with these two thoughts/quotes in... Continue Reading →
What happened to Church Social Movements?
I was thinking about the Church in Europe and the US during the 30s,40s,50s, and early '60s. A church that had a mantra and focuses on restorative justice, social programs, worker rights. We saw such movements that were collectively known as "Catholic Action" and involved more laypeople than a hierarchy to some extent in their... Continue Reading →
So where is the beef? BY Julie Peller Ph.D.
Plant-based burgers are becoming more popular, as more restaurants and fast food venues are offering non-meat “burger” options on their menus. According to Business Insider, the plant-based meat options (Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods) are expected to balloon into a 140 billion dollar industry. This food feat took scientists years to attain a recipe for a... Continue Reading →
The Difference it makes
I would like to share with you some thoughts about the world of technology that for many of us we enjoy, seem to not be able to imagine living without it even when it is at times frustrating. What is the difference it all makes? As we enter the autonomous revolution, understanding philosophy, which I... Continue Reading →
Respect the gifts of nature and work toward a more sustainable world. By Julie Peller PH.D.
Over a relatively short period of time, cell phones and other electronic devices have become common for most people worldwide. Cell phones may contain up to 60 elements, including precious metals gold and silver. Other elements used in cell phones include copper, tin, indium, tantalum, and nickel. The intriguing, longer list of elements may motivate... Continue Reading →
Is it time to revisit “Mater Et Magistra”?
Pope John XXIII wrote an encyclical in 1961, and he believed at the time there was a need to continue the tradition of Rerum Novarum (1891) and Quadragesimo Anno (1931). In the '60s, the world had changed considerably when you compare it the 1891 and even 1931, both politically and economically. When 1961 came around... Continue Reading →
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