Western culture has moved past some prejudices, but ageism remains. Scripture reminds us: the elderly still bear fruit and deserve honor.
Ageism: The Forgotten Justice Issue in Modern Society
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Christian Nationalism, Secularism, and the Hierarchy of Responsibility
Why society works like a complex system—and how Catholic Social Teaching keeps its responsibilities in balance.
Why Patriotism Fades When Ownership Disappears
Catholic Social Teaching, psychology research, and complex systems all point to the same truth: love of country depends on widespread ownership and responsibility.
Minnesota’s Environmental Amendment: Harming the System with Good Intentions
During the 2024 election, Minnesotans voted on a state constitutional amendment called the Minnesota Continue to Provide Lottery Revenue to Environment and Natural Resources Fund Amendment. Its purpose is to extend the dedication of at least 40 percent of state lottery proceeds to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund through December 31, 2050. The … Continue reading Minnesota’s Environmental Amendment: Harming the System with Good Intentions
Know Your Freedoms: Responsibility in Complex Systems
Every module within a complex system has to have a responsibility. In order to fulfill its responsibility, the module needs to have the freedom to fulfill it. These freedoms are scoped to what is needed to accomplish its responsibility.
Original Sin – Oppression And Subversion with Good Intentions
Due to Adam and Eve eating the apple from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, we humans will forever inherit a sin. One aspect of this sin is that, through our good intentions, we inadvertently use oppression and subversion to solve problems or help others.
The Flow of Sacrifice – Sacrifices in a Complex System
A sacrifice is when an entity converts and/or gives up time and energy for consumption in order to produce a new quality. This is fundamental to our reality and is happening everywhere around you and in you. This is why sacrifices were so important to our ancient ancestors and should still be important to us today.
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