A Mighty Wind Can Carry Us into a Different Paradigm
Sitting at an outdoor gathering recently, strong gusts of wind messed with the microphones and blew over a display now and then. Speakers smiled as they spoke of the strong winds.
Overpopulation—the Multiplier of Current Crises
There is near-universal agreement that the single most effective means to control human population is through the empowerment of women—equal education opportunities to men, equal pay to men, and as much control over their own bodies as men have over theirs. Yet, decisions affecting all of these powers…
How Redistribution and Sharing Differ
Redistribution of wealth has not been taught or practiced in faith communities since the first couple of centuries following Jesus. Acts 4:32-36 is just one biblical example. There, followers of Jesus’ Way have all things in common. Special mention is made of Barnabas, a Jew from Cyprus, because he sold a piece of property and brought the proceeds to the apostles for redistribution.
Redistribution: Correcting the Radical, Unjust Movement of Money Upward
The World Economic Forum has reported that during the pandemic “… net wealth of the top 1 percent richest households rose by nearly 35 percentage points, compared to a modest 5-percentage-point increase for households in the bottom 50 percent.”
Many people and corporations use their wealth and power to redistribute resources upward, in other words. toward them.
Too Late! Bankrupt! And Yet ….
“It’s too late,” she said. That was an 8-year-old answering the question: “What do you want to do about climate change?” I am trying to imagine what it’s like to come of age in a world like today’s.
The climate disasters pile up. They are not abating. Is she right? Is it too late?