Nations are Complex Adaptive Systems I am a fan of Fareed Zakaria’s GPS: the Global Public Square.  It is broadcast a couple of times each Sunday on CNN.  On December 29, 2024 he did a special report about the current mood in American politics towards the political philosophy that goes by the label “America First.” … Read more: America First vs. the Second Law of Thermodynamics

The local congregation has been a central feature of American life since the founding of this country.  It is now in precipitous decline.  This author has tried to address this decline by inviting a series of conversations with people who care deeply about the institution.  This is a report of the author’s conclusions including why… Read more: The Future of the Local Congregation

In his work as a civil rights activist and then as a US Representative, John Lewis was known for causing what he called “good trouble.”   Lewis died at age 80 in 2020.  From a CNN review of the movie about the civil rights movement by Dawn Porter… Lewis’ approach to politics is guided by his… Read more: Good Trouble

I am doing research around the intersection of science and theology and how communities may support or inhibit that conversation.  I would love to talk to you about your experience. Here are the questions I am exploring. Community:  With what communities do you identify and why?  Which ones solicit your time and attention and why… Read more: Research Project

It certainly makes sense, doesn’t it, that we would have as one of our most dominant metaphors for God that “he” is like a king.  God is more powerful than the most powerful and the most powerful are the kings of the world. Anyone who is at the peak of or in charge of a… Read more: God is not a King