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Author Archives: mdbwell
THE “USEFULNESS” OF MLK, JR.
On April 4, 1968, I was grounded for some reason that now escapes me—probably because of paternal capriciousness rather than childhood petulance. I recall a few days earlier that I overheard my father opine that Martin Luther King, Jr., would … Continue reading
Posted in Social Ethics
Tagged 1960s, 50th anniversary, April 4 1968, assassination, Black Lives Matter, Boston University, Christianity, Ebenezer Baptist Church, ethic of love, human dignity and worth, Jesus, justice, March for Our Lives, Martin Luther King Jr., materialism, Me Too, Memphis, militarism, Poverty, Pres. Kennedy, Racism, social movements, Voter Suppression
WHAT ATE YOUR CHRISTMAS PLANS?
Recently, a friend asked me regarding my plans for the holiday season. The text message was written hurriedly, for he and his wife were leaving for the weekend. I received the question, “What ate your Christmas plans?” Of course, I … Continue reading
What Must Be Sacrificed?
My friend and colleague, Thomas L. Kessler, has written a piece as a guest contributor to my blog. This post marks the first time I have invited another individual to offer remarks and commentary concerning contemporary ethical matters. Kessler’s article … Continue reading
The Supremacy of Sacrifice
In 1982, as I was finishing my final courses for the master of divinity degree at Yale University, I wrote an op-ed piece for Newsweek’s “My Turn” column. I had the belief that the editors would look favorably upon a … Continue reading
Dealing with North Korea
As a thoroughgoing pacifist, I clearly disfavor the use of violence to resolve international conflict. How to respond to the growing nuclear capability of North Korea is rather complex, many experts say, and the options available to and being explored … Continue reading
Posted in Social Ethics, War & Peace
Tagged China, first strike, Guam, international sanctions, Japan, Kim Jong Un, nuclear war, pacifism, persuasion, Russia, violence, weapons of mass destruction
Felonious Violence or Not?
I do not want representatives of our democracy to become so out of control that they attack reporters physically—regardless of how politicians or candidates might dislike their questioning. The body slamming of Ben Jacobs of The Guardian by Greg Gianforte … Continue reading
Posted in Social Ethics
Tagged assault, Ben Jacobs, citizens, cruetly, descalation, disproportionality, disrespect, Donald Trump, felony, Greg Gianforte, hatred, healthy debate, journalism, justice, legislators, media, mindlessness, misanthrope, misdemeanor, narcissism, nonviolence, The Guardian, violence, voters
AUTHORIZATION
Generally speaking, as I have expressed herein numerous times, I am opposed to the use of force to deal with international conflict. I have roundly criticized the use of drones, which has markedly increased since I last wrote. Also, I … Continue reading
Posted in Social Ethics, War & Peace
Tagged Diversionary tactics, Obama, Russia, Syria, Tomahawk missiles, Trump
