Category Archives: Social Ethics

SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF: POTUS ON IMPEACHMENT

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

We have the opportunity to ensure the so-called American Experiment continues to mature by making solid decisions in the future. Continue reading →

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Has Capitalism “Worked”?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

It’s laughable to me when critics of socialism parrot the cliché that “it has never worked anywhere in the world.”  Usually, that prosaic statement is made not from primary research, but from lazy borrowing from others—who more than likely also … Continue reading →

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Smarting Over Intelligence

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

I am experiencing a bit of dissonance these days as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are constantly in the news. In terms of the agential members of these organizations pursuing the issue of other … Continue reading →

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THE “USEFULNESS” OF MLK, JR.

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

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 →

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WHAT ATE YOUR CHRISTMAS PLANS?

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

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 →

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What Must Be Sacrificed?

Posted on November 17, 2017 by

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 →

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The Supremacy of Sacrifice

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

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 →

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Dealing with North Korea

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

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 →

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Felonious Violence or Not?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

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 →

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AUTHORIZATION

Posted on April 7, 2017 by

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 →

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