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Week of
4/29-5/4/2024:
Christofascism,
the Un-Supreme Court,
& the Wisdom of Dorothee Soulle5/5/2024 |
April 29, 2024: Five Men on the Once Supreme Court Embarrass Themselves Anew
Regarding SCOTUS being willing to consider immunity: One lawyer called it a “dark day” for the rule of law. Another called it an “embarrassment.” Another suggested that we move the Supreme Court to the RNC Headquarters because that is whom SCOTUS is now serving. Is all the self-adulation of the male judges merely a smokescreen to deny voters the right to see before the November election all the evidence gathered on a former president who
staged a coup? Are these so-called judges deliberately denying voters access to facts which will help them make an informed decision? We cannot afford the luxury of despair; we must act. |
“Trump presidential immunity case exposes conservative Supreme Court’s true colors.” Leah Litman, professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and MSNBC‘s Alex Wagner discuss SCOTUS favoritism to the former White House occupant. |
April 30, 2024: The Triumph of Disdain: Patriarchy & the Boys at SCOTUS
This Supreme Court sees everyone as beneath them and displays disdain frequently. They show disdain for judicial ethics (Justice
Thomas refusing to recuse himself even though his wife played a role in the January 6 insurrection), disdain for rules (accepting bribes from billionaires), disdain for voters (who deserve to hear the facts before voting in November), disdain for women (ending Roe v. Wade), disdain for the law, disdain for the Constitution, disdain for the separation of church and state, and disdain for democracy. May 1, 2024: SCOTUS & the Unleashing of Patriarchy, Christofascism & Misogyny
What a contrast there was last week between the female and the male
Supreme Court justices! The former talked about speeding up the process and about the price to be paid for allowing presidents vast immunity loopholes. The latter exuded arrogance and spoke about their concerns for the future while purposely ignoring the elephant in the room, which is that voters have a right to know the facts behind January 6 before they vote. Fascism was also at work as Leonardo Leo, Opus Dei operative, is known to have handpicked the last six ultra-conservative male
justices. Both patriarchy and fascism are all about control. |
Yale History Professor Timothy Snyder joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the conservative Supreme Court justices’ arguments on the ex-president’s immunity from criminal prosecution. |
May 2, 2024: A Deeper Look at Opus Dei, Christofascism, Misogyny & SCOTUS
Because christofascism is so apparent in today's SCOTUS, let's look more closely at Opus Dei, the organization who helped shape
this far-right court. Opus Dei was founded by fascist priest Josemaría Escrivá. Maria del Carmen Tapia worked with Opus Dei for 18 years, seven of them as Escrivá’s secretary. She wrote a tell-all book revealing Escriva as a misogynistic and cruel man who was reportedly obsessed with sex. He yelled at Tapia frequently, shaming her and degrading her, one time declaring:You’re a wicked woman, sleazy, scum! That’s what you are! She endured many interrogations and was frequently
followed, even to the bathroom. She wrote: I began to shake almost constantly as a result of my terror. I was afraid they would take me to a mental institution as I knew they had done to other members. Escrivá hated Vatican II and liberation theology and was heard praising Hitler. Many U.S. bishops today are members of Opus Dei or admirers of the sect that readily cozies up with the rich and powerful. May 3, 2024: Dorothee Soelle Offers Medicine for Christolatry & Christofascism
Is there medicine or balm for this
scourge of christolatry and christofascism? Yes, we can find insight in the work of feminist theologian Dorothee Soulle. For instance, in her poem "Credo" ("I Believe"), she writes: I believe in god/who did not create an immutable world/a thing incapable of change/who does not govern according to eternal laws/that remain inviolate/or according to a natural order/of rich and poor/of the expert and the ignorant/of ruler and subject/ I believe in god/who willed conflict in
life/and wanted us to challenge the status quo/through our work/through our politics. Clearly, Dorothee believes in a faith of action and justice. Our work and our politics matter. |
“Christofascism” by Dorothee Sölle. Reading of the complete essay from The Window of Vulnerability: A Political Spirituality. Read the full text of the out-of-print book HERE. New Transcendentalist |
May 4, 2024: Beyond Patriarchy: Teachings on Mysticism from Dorothee Soelle
Dorothee Soelle was someone who beautifully united the mystical prophetic activism. About mysticism she said: The mystical
certainty that nothing can separate us from the love of God grows when we ourselves become one with love by placing ourselves, freely and without guarantee of success, on the side of love. She also declared: I am completely and utterly in God, I cannot fall out of God, I am imperishable. As far as feminist theology is concerned, she said: The issue is not about exchanging pronouns but about another way of thinking of transcendence.Transcendence is no longer to be understood as
being independent of everything and ruling over everything else, but rather as being bound up in the web of life…. |
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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.
“A scholarly
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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Christian Mystics: 365 Readings & Meditations
As Matthew Fox notes, when an aging Albert Einstein was asked if he had any regrets, he replied, “I wish I had read more of the mystics earlier in my life.” The 365 writings in
Christian Mystics represent a wide-ranging sampling of these readings for modern-day seekers of all faiths — or no faith. The visionaries quoted range from Julian of Norwich to Martin Luther King, Jr., from Thomas Merton to Dorothee Soelle and Thomas Berry.
“Our world is in crisis, and we need road maps that can ground us in wisdom, inspire us to action, and help us gather our talents in service of compassion
and justice. This revolutionary book does just that. Matthew Fox takes some of the most profound spiritual teachings of the West and translates them into practical daily meditations. Study and practice these teachings. Take what’s in this book and teach it to the youth because the new generation cannot afford to suffer the spirit and ethical illiteracy of the past.” — Adam Bucko, spiritual activist and co-founder of the Reciprocity Foundation for Homeless
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Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior For Our Time
While Matthew Fox recognizes that Meister Eckhart has influenced thinkers throughout history, he also wants to introduce Eckhart to today’s activists addressing contemporary crises.
Toward that end, Fox creates dialogues between Eckhart and Carl Jung, Thich Nhat Hanh, Rabbi Heschel, Black Elk, Karl Marx, Rumi, Adrienne Rich, Dorothee Soelle, David Korten, Anita Roddick, Lily Yeh, M.C. Richards, and many others.
“Matthew Fox is perhaps the greatest writer on Meister Eckhart that has ever existed. (He) has successfully bridged a gap between Eckhart as a shamanistic personality and Eckhart as a
post-modern mentor to the Inter-faith movement, to reveal just how cosmic Eckhart really is, and how remarkably relevant to today’s religious crisis! ” — Steven Herrmann, Author of
Spiritual Democracy: The Wisdom of Early American Visionaries for the Journey Forward |
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Matthew Fox: Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality
Selected with an Introduction by Charles Burack
To encapsulate
the life and work of Matthew Fox would be a daunting task for any save his colleague Dr. Charles Burack, who had the full cooperation of his subject. Fox has devoted 50 years to developing and teaching the tradition of Creation Spirituality and in doing so has reinvented forms of education and worship. His more than 40 books, translated into 78 languages, are inclusive of today’s science and world spiritual traditions and have awakened millions to the much neglected earth-based mystical tradition of the West. Essential Writings begins by exploring the influences on Fox's life and spirituality, then presents selections from all Fox’s major works in 10 sections.
“The critical insights, the creative connections, the centrality of Matthew Fox’s writings and teaching are second to none for the radical renewal of Christianity." ~~ Richard Rohr, OFM. |
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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. "This delicious book for children of all ages celebrates joy as the essential truth of
reality." - Andrew Harvey, Author of The Hope and Radical Regeneration
"I absolutely LOVED reading this beautiful, creative, stirring story—a charming, whimsical, powerful, parable." - Robert Holden, Author of Happiness NOW!
and Higher Purpose
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 in a new, live, 7-week video course hosted by the Shift Network, : What Meister Eckhart & Other World Mystics Can Teach Us About Navigating Collective Turmoil. Tuesdays, May 7 – June 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm PT. Register HERE. |
Join Matthew Fox as he discusses his book with scientist Rupert Sheldrake, 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. |
Join keynote speakers Matthew Fox and Brian Swimme at the 2024 Creation Spirituality Communities Gathering on “Reimagining Our Story, Hope for Humanity,” live at Cape Cod, MA and by livestream. Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2. Learn more and 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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