Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote, “On some positions, cowardice asks the question, is it safe?” is a powerful statement that emphasizes the importance of taking a stand that is not only expedient or politically correct but also aligned with one’s conscience. This quote is often cited in discussions about the need for courage in the... Continue Reading →
Will the world endure drastic and damaging outcomes at the hands of deniers of Climate Change? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Modern measurements of heat absorbed by the Earth’s oceans began in the 1960s. Recently, a large team of scientists calculated that the oceans absorbed an extra 23 zettajoules worth of heat in 2025, the most ever recorded. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains that the oceans cover more than... Continue Reading →
From Comfortable Christianity to Radical Solidarity: Addressing the Crisis of Our Time: When the World Hurts: A Catholic Blueprint for Courage and Change
From Comfortable Christianity to Radical Solidarity: Addressing the Crises of Our Time: When the World Hurts: A Catholic Blueprint for Courage and Change The Cardijn method of See-Judge-Act, with insights from Mortimer Adler and Thomas Merton, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, offers a distinct lens through which to address humanity’s most pressing and interconnected challenges—including... Continue Reading →
When Machines Read Scripture: What Every Biblical Student Needs to Know About AI
Artificial intelligence is already reading the Dead Sea Scrolls faster than we can, translating ancient manuscripts we thought were lost, and helping seminary students write their papers. Whether or not you understand the technology, it's reshaping our field. Here's what’s actually happening—and why it matters for faithful biblical scholarship. A Question Worth Asking Have academic... Continue Reading →
When Faith Becomes a Fist: Teaching Against the Theology of Control
A blog posting for Teachers: Using the See-Judge-Act Method. Whether we teach in classrooms or parishes, we all encounter that moment when a learner conflates patriotism with salvation, or when defending the faith becomes more about conflict than genuine witness. As theologians and religious educators, we face serious challenges: Christian nationalist movements are on the... Continue Reading →
We live and function in an unsustainable time By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction We live and function in an unsustainable time, when our overuse of resources and high production of waste have started to overwhelm the earth. Throwaway routines are part of nearly all facets of our lives, from our food and drinks to our clothes and activities. While more people carry reusable water bottles, too... Continue Reading →
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