Cristobal Serran-Pagan y Fuentes
@cristobal-spf2025.bsky.social
I have been teaching for more than two decades in the United States and now in Europe. Higher education and especially the humanities are being challenged. Studying philosophy and world religions matter.
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In the true Christian poet - in Dante, St. John of the Cross, St. Francis, Jacopone da Todi, Hopkins, Paul Claudel - we find it hard to distinguish between the inspiration of the prophet and mystic, and the purely poetic enthusiasm of great artistic genius.
Poetry and Contemplation - a Reappraisal
Poetry and Contemplation - a Reappraisal
January 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In the true Christian poet - in Dante, St. John of the Cross, St. Francis, Jacopone da Todi, Hopkins, Paul Claudel - we find it hard to distinguish between the inspiration of the prophet and mystic, and the purely poetic enthusiasm of great artistic genius.
Poetry and Contemplation - a Reappraisal
Poetry and Contemplation - a Reappraisal
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Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
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I asked RFK Jr. a simple question:
January 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I asked RFK Jr. a simple question:
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"Engaged Buddhism is just Buddhism. When bombs begin to fall on people, you cannot stay in the meditation hall all of the time. Meditation is about the awareness of what is going on - not only in your body and in your feelings, but all around you."
- Thich Nhat Hanh
#EngagedBuddhism
#Mindfulness
- Thich Nhat Hanh
#EngagedBuddhism
#Mindfulness
January 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"Engaged Buddhism is just Buddhism. When bombs begin to fall on people, you cannot stay in the meditation hall all of the time. Meditation is about the awareness of what is going on - not only in your body and in your feelings, but all around you."
- Thich Nhat Hanh
#EngagedBuddhism
#Mindfulness
- Thich Nhat Hanh
#EngagedBuddhism
#Mindfulness
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So much admiration. Speaking truth to power.
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
January 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
So much admiration. Speaking truth to power.
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January 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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A ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza has been reached. This is welcome, long-overdue news. Both sides must honor it.
The killing must stop. The hostages must be released. The UN must be allowed to provide humanitarian aid. There must be accountability for war crimes by both sides.
The killing must stop. The hostages must be released. The UN must be allowed to provide humanitarian aid. There must be accountability for war crimes by both sides.
January 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza has been reached. This is welcome, long-overdue news. Both sides must honor it.
The killing must stop. The hostages must be released. The UN must be allowed to provide humanitarian aid. There must be accountability for war crimes by both sides.
The killing must stop. The hostages must be released. The UN must be allowed to provide humanitarian aid. There must be accountability for war crimes by both sides.
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President Biden will leave office with his approval rating remaining at the lowest level of his term and his favorability rating close to his personal low, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS: cnn.it/40vnGSl
CNN Poll: Biden leaves office with his approval rating matching the lowest of his term | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will leave office with his approval rating remaining at the lowest level of his term and his favorability rating close to his personal low, according to a new CNN poll conducted by...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
President Biden will leave office with his approval rating remaining at the lowest level of his term and his favorability rating close to his personal low, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS: cnn.it/40vnGSl
The kami are dwelling in the land of Japan. All life is sacred.
"It is undeniable that nature can be destructive and uncontrollable, but its destruction sometimes helps bring back the balance of the earth,” believes Edward McDougall. | https://buff.ly/3BTWfYW
Tap the link to read more about how we can use philosophy to reconnect with nature.
#philosophy
Tap the link to read more about how we can use philosophy to reconnect with nature.
#philosophy
Shinto: How To Reconnect With Nature
Shinto beliefs could help modern society refocus on its connection to nature, instead of obsessively rejecting nature for the sake of technology. <br />
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January 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The kami are dwelling in the land of Japan. All life is sacred.
Why do we keep ignoring the obvious?
There's a forgotten history that should serve as a warning — wildfire isn’t unique to the West. Now the warming climate is increasing the risk of major wildfires across America. And more people are moving to fire-prone areas without realizing the danger.
Climate Change Is Raising Wildfire Risk Across The U.S.
There's a forgotten history that should serve as a warning — wildfire isn’t unique to the West. Now the warming climate is increasing the risk of major wildfires across America. And more people are mo...
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January 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Why do we keep ignoring the obvious?
The roots of European history, culture and civilizations are often ignored or forgotten. Europe was pagan before the continent was evangelized by Christians. And Islamic civilization and culture became a way of life for many European kingdoms.
Islamesque by Diana Darke review – the diverse roots of medieval architecture
Islamesque by Diana Darke review – the diverse roots of medieval architecture
A beautifully-illustrated account of the Middle Eastern influence on Europe’s great buildings
From Cairo to Istanbul, the ancient cities of the eastern Mediterranean tell a story of conquest, trade and coexistence written in stone. Jerusalem’s…
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January 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The roots of European history, culture and civilizations are often ignored or forgotten. Europe was pagan before the continent was evangelized by Christians. And Islamic civilization and culture became a way of life for many European kingdoms.
Well done!
President Biden banned new oil and gas drilling along more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters on Monday. He said he was making the move because drilling posed unnecessary risks to the environment, public health and the coastal communities’ economies. nyti.ms/4gH37YL
January 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Well done!
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"Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk whose lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King Jr. To nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967..."
January 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk whose lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King Jr. To nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967..."
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Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people
The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious floods and crippling droughts affecting billions of people,…
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January 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
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A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, "what did I risk my life for?"
via @tomdreisbach.bsky.social
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As Trump rewrites history, victims of the Jan. 6 riot say they feel 'betrayed'
A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, "what did I risk my life for?"
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January 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, "what did I risk my life for?"
via @tomdreisbach.bsky.social
via @tomdreisbach.bsky.social
To those interested in knowing more about Thomas Merton the Trappist monk, modern mystic, prophet, poet, activist, artist, and photographer.
If you've been following me, you know I have a special place of affection for contemplative Thomas Merton. This biographical article in The New Yorker is an excellent primer on who he was.
"Thomas Merton, the Monk Who Became a Prophet"
by Alan Jacobs
www.newyorker.com/books/under-...
"Thomas Merton, the Monk Who Became a Prophet"
by Alan Jacobs
www.newyorker.com/books/under-...
January 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
To those interested in knowing more about Thomas Merton the Trappist monk, modern mystic, prophet, poet, activist, artist, and photographer.
Going back 166 million years back to the Jurassic age!
The 166-million-year-old footprint tracks, found at a quarry in southern England, mark one of the largest discoveries in decades.
Jurassic footprints are discovered on a 'dinosaur highway' in southern England
The 166-million-year-old footprint tracks, found at a quarry in southern England, mark one of the largest discoveries in decades.
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January 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Going back 166 million years back to the Jurassic age!