Does the resurrection of the dead make sense?
The resurrection makes sense as an expression of sentient animal desire for uninterrupted thriving.
Articles for tag: animal ethics, desire, fear-and-emotion, Jesus, Martha Nussbaum
March 24, 2025
What is a “cute Asian girl”? On Desire & Love in Real Life
Sam Rockwell’s monologue on White Lotus: Season 3 (E6), wherein he plays a mercenary named Frank, is a beautiful, surprising, and captivating moment. Why? What is it about? Love.
March 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday & the Animal Body
This reflection on Ash Wednesday juxtaposes the solemnity of receiving ashes with the harsh realities of animal death and decay, evoked by images of animal bodies. It challenges the readers to confront their animal vulnerability. It concludes with a recommended practice that contemplates Carolee Schneemann's Meat Joy.
December 13, 2024
Compassion Is for The Dogs?
This essay explores the themes of compassion and anger through the lens of the Gospel of Luke's Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (16:19-31). It emphasizes the significance of canine compassion in the parable, contrasting it with human tendencies toward retributive anger. The author argues for a commitment to compassion beyond societal judgments of worth, advocating for a collective respect for equal dignity.
November 18, 2024
How Fear Influenced the 2024 Election Outcome
The 2024 U.S. presidential election revealed a surprising Republican victory, driven by fear among voters, particularly regarding immigration and social changes. This fear can lead to manipulation and threatens democracy. In contrast, hope, faith, and love present pathways to overcoming fear and fostering a more compassionate political landscape.
September 12, 2024
Marriage 101
Adam Phillips’s book, Monogamy, is a collection of 121 (think 1 to 1, the logic of a certain kind of relationship) provocative aphorisms. Monogamy has activated my curiosity (see here, here and, here) by highlighting what we so often ignore (and, manifestly, at our peril): the problem of (the promise of?) infidelity. Here is my try at aphorism making: #101 Heterosexuals say they are happily married, but one can never be sure because they always declare their matrimonial bliss with a straight face. Homosexuals also say they are happily married, but not without having a laugh.
August 26, 2024
Why do we hate (political) monogamy?
Roman Polanski, Rosemary’s Baby (film still), 1968. Quick thought(s): I was provoked to think about political monogamy by an excerpt of Josh Marshall’s recent blog about “the media’s” thirst for the Democratic Party’s “honeymoon” with Kamala Harris to end. Political “honeymoonism” (at least the Democratic variety), or so we are told, must end with the Democratic National Convention (so on August 22, 2024). Is the honeymoon over? “The media” asserts the honeymoon must end. You know, the joy must end; electing Harris must get miserable, nasty, awful, etc. That is, if we are serious Harris supporters, serious about our future, serious about
