Washington DC Compassion Articles, Washington DC Compassion News

If you but knew of your neighbor’s need

Why should the tiny fragile flower peeking from the desert doom survive? Why should the tall eagle looking for its prey change its way? And yet the...

Super PAC releases powerful new ad

While millions of Americans at some point in their lives may have experienced the frustration of trying to find a doctor that was not only...

Defeating Privilege, Challenging Assumptions

I've written before about the rather limited reach of privilege. A conversation with a fellow writer and friend from Australia showed me yet...

A Heart-Centered answer to the proposed mosque at NYC's Ground Zero

The proposed mosque at the site of New York City’s ground zero requires a heart-centered response, not only a constitutional one. We are not...

Conscience clauses, civil disobedience, and uncivil discourse

In this country, a long tradition exists of individuals who have refused to perform a particular duty or task, citing their religious beliefs as...

Guyland: a review with reflections

Guyland Fair Use The concept of masculinity as a societal construct has been consuming my thoughts recently. Whether we're talking about Mel...

Addressing the poisonous root of bitterness

Organized religion has, I acknowledge, created tremendous damage for many. On the other hand, however, it seems as though certain people hold fast...

After a time, all losses are the same

This past holiday weekend I visited two Civil War battlefields: Antietam and Gettysburg. While part of my motivation to go was purely the tourist's...