Oneing: Politics and Religion (PDF Download)

Established in 2013, ONEING is the biannual journal of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Renowned for its diverse and deep exploration of mysticism and culture, ONEING is grounded in Richard Rohr’s teachings and wisdom lineage. Each issue features a themed collection of thoughtfully curated essays and critical perspectives from spiritual teachers, activists, modern mystics, and prophets of all religions. 

At this point in history, with the current state of political and religious events shifting daily, this edition of Oneing is especially critical. As Richard Rohr states in his Introduction, “There is no such thing as being non-political. Everything we say or do either affirms or critiques the status quo. Even to say nothing is to say something.” Unlike its Jewish forebears, Christianity, in its first two thousand years, has kept its morality mostly private, personal, interior, fervent, and heavenbound, but with very few direct implications for what is now called our collective economic, social, or political life. Politics and religion
remained largely in two different realms, unless religion was uniting with empires. Yes, we looked to Rome and Constantinople for imperial protection, but little did we realize the price we would eventually pay for such a compromise with foundational Gospel values.

This issue includes contributions from Richard Rohr, Wes Granberg-Michaelson, Rachel M. Srubas, Joan D. Chittister, Lee Staman, Rose Marie Berger, Zaccary Haney, Simone Campbell, Eric Martin, Peter Armstrong, Shirin McArthur, Avideh Shashaani, John L. Esposito, and Angel Kyodo Williams.

Vol. 5 No. 2, Fall 2017

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