https://youtu.be/I9uuJku5hfs The work of our JOC efforts is commonly called "Praxis." Praxis is the act of implementing, applying, or bringing theory, knowledge, or skills into real-world use. It appears in fields like philosophy, education, health care, and social work. Unlike "theory" (which is abstract understanding) and "practice" (which can be simply performing tasks), Praxis specifically refers to informed, deliberate action based... Continue Reading →
Imagine how much the world (Our Common Home) would heal from a change in perspective. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction On average, people in the United States create more garbage, about 5 pounds each day or around 1800 pounds per year, than those in other areas of the world. The average amount of garbage produced by Europeans was about 1100 pounds per year in 2023. World waste is a huge problem and amounts... Continue Reading →
There are Five Remembrances of Buddhism
We are starting the Buddhism section in my class... There are Five Remembrances of Buddhism. Using the see-judge-act method, how do these five remembrances fit into our lives, and what can we do to bring about the Kingdom of God here and now? The five are: • I am of the nature to grow old.... Continue Reading →
An Inquiry: Emerging Technologies and Their Role in the Surge of Christian Nationalism
An Inquiry: Emerging Technologies and Their Role in the Surge of Christian Nationalism With Insights and Warnings from Thomas Merton, Marshall McLuhan and Jacques Ellul Dominican University Palmer Hall March 22, 2025 Father of Media Studies Marshall McLuhan, philosopher of technology Jacques Ellul, and Trappist monk and theologian Thomas Merton wrote presciently about the benefits and... Continue Reading →
Innovate ~ Educate ~ Collaborate 