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Week of 7/1-6/2024:
Pride, SCOTUS
& Concerns about Democracy 07/07/2024 |
July 1, 2024: Pride Month: Science’s Latest Findings on Sexual Diversity among Numerous Species
The number of observed species who exhibit homosexuality has now blossomed to over 1,500.
Why is this important? Because for many centuries, the argument against the diversity of gender preference has been that it is “unnatural.” This science shows that it is perfectly natural for a minority. And this tells us something about God as well, for as Thomas Aquinas alerted us in the 13th century, “a mistake about creation results in a mistake about God.” Furthermore, as Seneca woman and Franciscan Sister Jose Hobday told me years ago, most spiritual directors to the
great chiefs in America were gay or “two-spirited.” |
“Ma-Nee Chacaby talks about Two Spirit identities.” OurStories eTextbook July 2, 2024: A Letter to President Biden
Matthew lays out the reasons why he thinks President Biden staying in the
race could pave the way for the serial liar and Neo-fascist candidate to win, and for the morally compromised Supreme Court to continue its blasphemous rulings. July 3,
2024: Letter to President Biden, continued
Matthew continues his letter to Biden, suggesting that he pull out of the race and “retire as an elder statesman who can offer… wisdom to the next Democratic president” and make way for a younger candidate. He commends Biden on his presidency, saying: Your accomplishments as president will long be remembered as you leaned in favor of ordinary citizens in the
many laws you passed on behalf of them. You acquired an admirable and memorable record of achievement even under a very lean majority in the Senate. July 4, 2024: July 4th & SCOTUS Proposes Presidents are Kings Immune from the Law
The profoundly ethically compromised SCOTUS has just ruled that presidents are immune from obeying laws—just like the kings of olde that the American Revolution fought to depose. On July 1, a day to commemorate in the annals of ‘How Democracy Dies,’ SCOTUS—led on by the justices
who have been taking over $4 million in bribes from billionaires for years—informed us that the country has been mistaken for 240 years, and that presidents cannot be prosecuted for disobeying the constitution and the laws of this nation. Meanwhile, Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, declared that his “second American Revolution…will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.”* Threats of violence abound. |
“Authoritarian capture.” UPenn’s Center for Ethics & Rule of Law Director Claire Finkelstein responds to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) call to impeach Supreme Court Justices after the immunity ruling. Forbes. |
July 5, 2024: What Can We Do about a Rogue SCOTUS?
The #1 thing we can about this unethical, undemocratic SCOTUS is to vote and to work to get out the vote for the candidate who is not the dictator wannabe. In order to make
lasting reforms to the unsupreme court, we must win the presidency, the House and the Senate. We surely have our work cut out for us! Matthew’s favorite definition of hope is this: “Hope is a verb with the sleeves rolled up.” What are some other actions we can take? We can write letters and make calls, raise money for the right candidates, and never forget the importance of prayer. July 6, 2024: Hope and Pragmatism from Michael Moore
In an essay, Michael Moore offered appreciation of Biden, calling him “the most progressive President of my lifetime,” and offers a
list of his accomplishments, including his “almost religious zeal to fight greed” born of a “true compassion” for those “dealt a bad hand in life.” Nevertheless, Moore has concerns based on the mental blips Biden exhibited during the debate, and believes letting him pull out of the race would be a kind thing to do. Moore believes we should let him resign “with dignity” and swear in Kamala Harris, who has the stamina to take on Mr. Trump. |
Kamala Harris takes the oath of office for the Vice Presidency, January 20, 2021. Photo by the White House. Wikimedia Commons. |
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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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Wrestling with the Prophets: Essays on Creation Spirituality and Everyday Life
In one of his foundational works, Fox engages with some of history’s greatest mystics, philosophers, and prophets in
profound and hard-hitting essays on such varied topics as Eco-Spirituality, AIDS, homosexuality, spiritual feminism, environmental revolution, Native American spirituality, Christian mysticism, Art and Spirituality, Art as Meditation, Interfaith or Deep Ecumenism and more. |
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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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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 |
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