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The Politics of Remembrance & The Legacy of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring the dead. But it also reveals a history of conflict and the challenge of unity across U.S. history.
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring the dead. But it also reveals a history of conflict and the challenge of unity across U.S. history.
Does pursuing vengeance serve justice? In many cases, it prolongs and multiplies conflict, harming innocents.
Can psychedelics take the place of natural spiritual experiences? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each, and how do they function in people’s lives?
As Memorial Day nears, discover the holiday’s overlooked history—from African American freedmen honoring Union soldiers to today’s federal observance, and honor the legacy of our fallen heroes.
Over the centuries, the Catholic Church had evolved from non-violence to a “just war” doctrine. Dorothy Day responded with a new pacifist theology.
“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” That sentiment by Winston Churchill has been deeply felt by many over the years. Do we feel it anymore today?