Have you ever heard of the “third space?” Not too many people have, because in the present culture, it has pretty much disappeared, especially among the younger and non-religious. “Sociologist Ray Oldenburg (1991) described third spaces as informal, accessible places where people gather voluntarily, build relationships, and create shared meaning. They are neutral, low-pressure environments … Continue reading The Loss of the Third Space
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Social Media Kills Humility
The Forgotten Virtue is Under Siege In our previous post, Raphael Peters reflected on the parable of the wedding guest and urged him to start at the lowest place in the hall, lest he be embarrassed if someone more prominent than he arrives. Through the story, Jesus reinforces the importance of considering humility's supernatural virtue … Continue reading Social Media Kills Humility
When Did We Stop Teaching Empathy
As the pictures and videos begin trickling out from the hostage prisoner exchange in Gaza, the heart-wrenching images of children are nothing short of disturbing. Once innocent and happy children come home quite differently with a less than favorable prognosis for their future. Undoubtedly, fifty-plus days in captivity, coupled with how they were abducted, will … Continue reading When Did We Stop Teaching Empathy