We are right on the cusp of Spring as I write this. At a time when we often think about new life, new beginnings and new possibilities, a lot of folks are feeling as though we’re stuck in some kind of long-term moral and ethical winter. A really cold, dark–and very long–winter.
People of faith, and people who simply believe that selflessness and compassion should inform our attitudes and actions are finding that their voices are being drowned out by the droning of baleful voices calling for selfishness, suspicion and cruelty.
And these voices seem to be growing louder with each passing day.
It’s time to take a close look at what’s happening in our corporate life here in America and face a very dark and difficult time with courage and compassion.
Some of the urgent issues I want to focus on in this blog:
- The problems posed by extreme, authoritarian religious practices
- Creating a spiritual home for people exiting extremism
- The problems we face saving our planet from environmental destruction
- Honoring all life on Earth, not only our own species
Those four issues mentioned above are so important right now. And they’re interconnected. I’m hoping that our Fellowship–the FSF–will be effective in shining a light on these issues, stimulating discussion about solutions and creating a community for all like-minded friends who care.
So in the next few weeks and months, I’d like to take a closer look at these issues to see first, why they’re so important and then, how we can take action to address them.
Brother Ben
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