Chess and Community: A Pan-African Perspective on Social Dynamics III
By: Don Pax Adapting to a Changing Board In chess, strategies evolve as the game progresses. Similarly, African communities must adapt to changing global dynamics while retaining their essential character. Current challenge Climate change presents a shifting “board” for many African communities. In the Sahel region, traditional herders are adopting age-old practices to cope with […]
Chess and Community: A Pan-African Perspective on Social Dynamics II
By: Don Pax Bishops: Custodians of Wisdom and Expertise Bishops move diagonally, maintaining their original color. They represent our specialists, traditional leaders, and keepers of ancestral knowledge. Example: In Mali, the Dogon people’s spiritual leaders continue to preserve ancestral knowledge that has been passed down for centuries, paralleling the bishop’s consistent path. Contemporary challenge: As […]
Chess and Community: A Pan-African Perspective on Social Dynamics I
By: Don Pax In the diverse landscape of Africa, where community stands as the bedrock of society, we find an insightful parallel in the ancient game of chess. This strategic board game, though not indigenous to the continent, offers a profound metaphor for understanding the complex diversity of African social structures. As we explore this […]
The Superiority and Finitude of Man According to Two Ancient Greek Philosophers II
By: SKIMS Implications of Man as Superior The quote, “Of all things the measure is Man, of the things that are, that they are, and of the things that are not, that they are not,” by the Ancient Greek sophist Protagoras, has often been linked to moral relativism. However, it can also be viewed optimistically […]
Democracy Reimagined: Lessons from History and Prospects for the Future
Democracy, derived from the Greek words demos, meaning people, and Kratos, meaning rule or power, can be understood etymologically as rule by the people (Armitage & Pitts, 2020). Essentially, democracy is a system of government in which decision-making authority rests with the citizens, who are actively involved in the affairs of the State. Originating in […]
Lady in Blue
By: Nuoyong There is a woman whom I adore beyond measure – she is the mother of God through her unwavering faith and the mother of the universe through her incredible courage and perseverance. She surpassed Eve, the mother of the universe, with her unyielding faith and obedience. Conceived immaculately and kept pure from all […]
Laudato Si: The Bleeding of Mother Earth
By: Nuoyong Can we not see and hear the cries of our beloved Sister Mother Earth? Are we truly so blind and deaf, or is it simply our cruelty and greed that leads us to neglect her care? How different are we from Cain, who turned his back on his brother? Mother Earth is suffering, […]
Trusting in the Intercession of Mother Mary: October’s Call to Prayer
The month of October has arrived once again, and we cannot underestimate its significance. It is a time when health practitioners must not overlook the importance of raising awareness about the necessity of screening for breast cancer and its related issues. Most importantly In the lives of every Catholic, October is also a time for […]
In the presence of a shepherd
Years ago, when they were faced with a critical decision in their life, their minds were a whirlwind of confusion. In their moment of need, they turned to someone they knew would listen and offer guidance without hesitation. This person, older and more experienced than them, had a heart of gold and a willingness to […]
The Handmaid
As I navigate the vast expanse of the internet in search of fulfillment, my search engine leads me to this intriguing Handmaid. Initially appearing as a mere illusion, upon closer inspection, it reveals its enigmatic truths. It brings to mind Rene’s assertion that all humans possess the same capacity for reasoning, with the distinction lying […]