by Ross Bishop There are many symbols representing life; you probably know this one and may know something about its meaning, but let’s take a closer look. In ancient Chinese Taoist philosophy, Yin and Yang were fundamental dynamics of the universe. They symbolized balance and harmony and spoke to the interconnectedness of seemingly opposite yet complementary forces thatRead more
Annapolis grad and nuclear submarine commander, former President Jimmy Carter famously said, “The United States is the most warlike nation in the history of the world.” We don’t like to see ourselves cast in this light, but the truth is that America, more than any other nation on earth, is the great promoter of violence.
John Dominic Crossan has written a most interesting book entitled, God and Empire. In the book he premises that although individuals may not always be violent, societies almost always are. Countries have land and resources to guard and the welfare of the people to protect. Then too, there is always the issue of territorial expansion. Look at history –Read more