"What does religion have to do with it? Terrorism has zero to do with religion. It has everything to do with power and control. Radical extremism does not require God; it only requires a willful disregard for human life and dignity and a focused desire to gain power and control at the expense of others. Humankind has been seeking this since the dawn of civilization."
Social Justice
OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message”
OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message” C. Dianne Phillips, Sciencegranny, July 7th, 2015 I wrote a response to an Al Jazeera article published earlier this week, associating domestic terrorism and the pro-life movement in America. The article Anti-Abortion Extremists Are Domestic Terrorists, discussed how the radicalized few, who have … Continue reading OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message”
Liberation Theology, Archbishop Romero, “We will never forget.”
Archbishop Romero - "I have frequently been threatened with death. I must say that, as a Christian, I do not believe in death but in the resurrection. If they kill me, I shall rise again in the Salvadoran people. "Martyrdom is a great gift from God that I do not believe I have earned. But if God accepts the sacrifice of my life then may my blood be the seed of liberty, and a sign of the hope that will soon become a reality… A bishop will die, but the church of God – the people – will never die."
The Poverty Trap of Federal Student Loans – “Sciencegranny’s personal experience.”
Almost 60, working as a professor at a local 2Y Community College: First Contact and Hope? While driving to work at the two-year community college where I teach, I received a phone call from a very sweet-sounding young lady who said she worked with a company which was designed to help people find forgiveness for … Continue reading The Poverty Trap of Federal Student Loans – “Sciencegranny’s personal experience.”
Sciencegranny Addresses the Question of Physically Disciplining Our Children
"Kids are small and vulnerable and I agree with Louis CK. They should not be hit. Hitting only teaches them to solve their problems with violence. At the same time, being over permissive ruins them too."
Women are not the only victims of socialization
"Young men of today seem to be more comfortable with stronger women and in fact seem attracted to intelligent, self assured females."
“Yes Congress, all they need is greater poverty”
Yes Congress, all they need is greater poverty" a college professor's perspective As a professor at a community college, I have the privilege of teaching and working with the "long term unemployed" and Iraq, Afghanistan and Viet Nam war "veterans." I watch them as they struggle to retrain themselves and look for full time employment … Continue reading “Yes Congress, all they need is greater poverty”
Thanksgiving Blessings- “Too rich to be so poor.”
A Thanksgiving Reflection: Praising God for ALL!“ Too Rich to be so Poor.” Years ago, I was in government housing, alone raising three teen boys and a baby girl. I was in grad school and teaching for a stipend of $800.00/month, and I also made extra money with a part-time tutoring position where I taught … Continue reading Thanksgiving Blessings- “Too rich to be so poor.”
How do we protect human reproductive rights and the life of the unborn?
"Having Sex Is Part of the Animal Experience" - How do we protect human reproductive rights and the life of the unborn? How could any sane person be both "pro-life" and "pro-reproductive rights?" A personal testimony...In 1982, I gave birth to a pre-mature baby boy. He was fully formed, very much a human baby, 10 … Continue reading How do we protect human reproductive rights and the life of the unborn?
Thomas Merton – Peace Activist
Thomas Merton - Peace Activist September 21, 2008 at 5:33pm If we HATE because someone is different, then we are not glorifying God. The public attack on someone's character and the "joining" of groups directed at attacking or"stopping" someone, simply because they see things differently than you, is an engagement in hate and division. Try … Continue reading Thomas Merton – Peace Activist
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