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Hostility to Democracy in the Current Judiciary 03/9/2024 |
Kenneth Matheny warns us that another court case coming this year from SCOTUS, may well “greatly weaken federal agencies that protect our environment, consumers, and workers.” He also tells us that not only has he lost respect for the federal courts, but “I am also ashamed to even admit that I’m a lawyer (happily retired).” |
Civil rights scholar Sherrilyn Ifill and Alex Wagner discuss how the SCOTUS insurrectionist disqualification ruling damaged the nation’s ability to defend against extremists in government. |
Again, an honest confession about the decline and demise of professions in our time, that seem to have lost the reason why they exist, the potential for good they can do in the world, as well as an awareness of the evil that can be perpetrated by them. A loss of morality and ethics and purpose. To renew our professions, we must critique the educational systems– including the bodies that accredit them–for what is and is not missing within the training of our professional bodies. I have frequently said that January 6 was a report card on the American educational system—and that it gets an F. |
In November 2023, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that citizens and groups cannot sue for voting rights violations: the case is expected to go to the Supreme Court. MSNBC‘s Joy Reid interviews Sherrilyn Ifill. | There was a time when there was a basic value system that marked the mythos of our country, but that seems to have been banished from education today. Says Matheny: Much of our current federal judiciary is hostile to democracy. That's not
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opinion. It’s a fact. It’s why they gutted the Voting Rights Act. Strike number three from the Roberts court: Yes, they have gutted the Voting Rights Act. They have created a path to secret slush funds for dark money by their Citizens United debacle, and in the process elevated billionaires like the Koch brothers and others to extraordinary influence on our political and judicial decision making. |
And of course, the outsized influence of Opus Dei, and its many enablers such as Leonard Leo and his billionaire buddies and his nominees for court judges, in all its fascist spirit. Thus Oligarchy, not democracy, rules. |
MSNBC‘s Lawrence O’Donnell and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discuss Clarence Thomas’ refusal to recuse himself as a means of
protecting Ginni Thomas from DOJ scrutiny. |
But Matheney assures us that “all is not lost.” Which we will explore in upcoming DMs. To be continued. |
See Matthew Fox, The Reinvention of Work: A New Vision of Livelihood For Our Time.
Also see Fox, Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Transforming Evil in Soul and Society.
Banner Image: Marchers with signs at the March on Washington, 1963. Original black and white
negative by Marion S. Trikosko, taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States. Colorized by Jordan J. Lloyd. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Uploaded to Unsplash by Unseen Histories on Unsplash.
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Queries for Contemplation Why do you think SCOTUS “gutted the Voting Rights Act”? What difference does that make in our lives? And our
democracy? And our upcoming election? And our souls?
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The Reinvention of Work: A New Vision of Livelihood For Our Time
Thomas Aquinas said, “To live well is to work well,” and in this bold call for the revitalization of daily work, Fox shares his vision of a world
where our personal and professional lives are celebrated in harmony–a world where the self is not sacrificed for a job but is sanctified by authentic “soul work.”
“Fox approaches the level of poetry in describing the reciprocity that must be present between one’s inner and outer work…[A]n important road map to social change.” ~~ National Catholic Reporter
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Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Transforming Evil in Soul and Society
Visionary theologian and best-selling author Matthew Fox offers a new theology of evil
that fundamentally changes the traditional perception of good and evil and points the way to a more enlightened treatment of ourselves, one another, and all of nature. In comparing the Eastern tradition of the 7 chakras to the Western tradition of the 7 capital sins, Fox allows us to think creatively about our capacity for personal and institutional evil and what we can do about them.
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masterpiece embodying a better vision and depth of perception far beyond the grasp of any one single science. A breath-taking analysis.” — Diarmuid O’Murchu, author of Quantum Theology: Spiritual Implications of the New Physics |
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In the Beginning There Was Joy: A Cosmic Celebration for Kids of All Ages
The first book in the Father Fox’s Fantastical Fables series tells the story of the big bang and how humans fit into the awesome, fantastical, cosmic picture! With artwork curated from illustrators around the world, this book expresses the joy and wonder of all peoples and cultures, planting seeds of respect, cooperation and hope to work together for the healing of our planet. "Matthew Fox does it again, here for our young ones, who so need a positive, cosmic vision to thrive, or even survive, in a sad time." - Father Richard Rohr, Author of The Universal Christ
"Matthew Fox offers a resounding affirmation of what our souls have always suspected: we are made for joy." - Mirabai Starr, Author of God of Love and Wild Mercy Receive a 20% discount when you buy this and one other book from Matthew Fox’s store!
Use Promo Code 20% at checkout. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS See Matthew Fox's full calendar
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Join Matthew Fox as he discusses his book Passion for Creation: The Earth-Honoring Spirituality of Meister Eckhart in an Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, Thursday, March 21, 4:00-5:30 pm PT.
Register HERE. |
Join Matthew Fox, Mariko Middleton and Skylar Wilson of the Order of the Sacred Earth in a free virtual meeting for connection and networking with other mystic warriors, Tuesday, March 26, 4:00-5:00pm PT. Learn more at www.orderofthesacredearth.org |
Join Matthew Fox as he discusses his book Sheer Joy: Conversations with Thomas Aquinas on Creation Spirituality in an Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, Thursday, April 18, 4:00-5:30 pm PT.
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Join Matthew Fox as he discusses his book Natural Grace: Dialogues on Creation, Darkness and the Soul in Spirituality and Science in an Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, Thursday, May 16, 4:00-5:30 pm PT.
Register HERE. |
Creation Spirituality Conversations |
Ilia Delio and
theologian Matthew Fox pick up on their conversation about the viability of contemporary religious institutions in an evolutionary world. They discuss death and resurrection—the enduring challenge of modern approaches to the subject and what we can learn from mystics, past generations and ancient peoples alike.
To listen, click HERE. |
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