Category: Academic
Michael Vick and The Power of Weakness
To be in a true state of formation or re-formation is to be in a state of dispassion and humility.... Read More
A theological perspective on (a)theism in formation
State of formation… indeed! As long as we are, we are in a state of formation. Among those ancient sages (who remain with us in various states of formation) are Heraclitus and Siddhartha the Buddha,... Read More
Transformation and Religiously Pluralistic Identity
There is a famous anecdote from the Taoist philosopher Chung Tzu that goes something like this (translation plucked from an online rendering of the larger work it is taken from): “Once I, Chuang Tzu... Read More
Lady Gaga and the Autonomous Self: Who are we?
Though I would not necessarily laud all of her decisions as a performer and artist, Lady Gaga has surprisingly and quickly become one of my key reference points in my academic work as a theologian and... Read More
From 21,000 Feet
I write this post tonight from an airplane, jostling in the worst turbulence I have ever experienced. The flight attendants suspended serving drinks and pretzels to strap themselves into their seats. ... Read More
Herring in a Barrel
In the urban Jewish neighborhoods of late 19th and early 20th century America (so I’m told), one thing you could always count on was that no matter the weather or time of year, standing outside ... Read More
By Faith, I Am Formed
My formation? How did I get here? Let me tell you… My formation is informed by my Catholic upbringing. Unfortunately, the church I grew up in taught one basic ideology—you sin, you go to hel... Read More
