A Conversation About Technology & Thomas Merton with The Cardijn Methods Thomas Merton, an American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, and social activist, profoundly impacted societal change through his advocacy for peace and social justice. Merton's engagement with various political and social movements of change and critique highlighted the intersection of spirituality and activism. His work... Continue Reading →
What was a big deal for Aristotle should be for us too
1. ORDER Getting to the root cause was a big deal to Aristotle. The concept Occam's razor You might remember from your philosophy or science classes—the idea that the simplest explanation is the most likely one? Well, Occam enhanced and promoted the Aristotelian root cause analysis and called it "Occam's Razor." This is the old... Continue Reading →
Is Religion divorced from the work-a-day world?
As a "Hoosier" I was exploring the on-line libraries in the state. I Came across this site about Merton and Music. https://indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/soul-swing-jazz-religion/?fbclid=IwAR2jBfurRAbOa5k2DKislZc3_zmwu27xZogh4mrrEw5U0FFMbsLsXXv335A I think we see how Jazz was the Christ speaking to Merton. Jazz a language with much religious tones and meaning. Jazz is not divorced from religion or the work-a-day world, especially in... Continue Reading →
Innovate ~ Educate ~ Collaborate 