The emphasis we have on fact means we cannot cope with the idea of a true fictional story. ‘Fictional truth’ or ‘narrative truth’ is just an oxymoron. Hence the confusion with Genesis. … Read More The Importance of Stories
It is what I want to put out into the world and what I try to search for in it.… Read More Compassion – George
Fundamentally, there is something delightfully unnecessary and inexpressibly and outlandishly beautiful about the generous; it speaks to me of something greater. … Read More Generosity – Rachel
The king, Tirian, says this to his dearest friend, Jewel the Unicorn: “If ever I offended against you in any matter great or small, forgive me now.” Jewel’s response: ‘“Dear King,” said the Unicorn, “I could almost wish you had, so that I might forgive it.”… Read More Forgiveness – Naomi
My sacred value is thankfulness: it is what I am holding to at the end of a difficult year. … Read More Thankfulness – Chris
I’ve asked some friends if they would be kind enough to spend some time reflecting on what they think their most sacred value might be and why. … Read More An Advent Series: sacred values
This past week I have been listening extensively to ‘The Sacred’ Podcast on the recommendation of my colleague Naomi. The premise of the podcast is that understanding another’s ‘sacred’ values can lead to more productive public discussion. Each episode is a conversation with someone about their values and thoughts on public discussion. Why is good public… Read More On Disagreeing Well 2.0
