Never Forget, Never Again, and their weaponization

Never Forget, Never Again, and their weaponization

In which I discuss the propaganda of Never Forgetting Again. Open for thoughts on civic duty, social identity, and historical justice.

Discernment is one of the hardest skills to teach and to learn. Within every field and sub-field lies another method of discernment which constantly evolves. It’s with that understanding that I want to dive into what Never Again means, how we use it, and how it’s weaponized. . where to begin Where there is an atrocity, there is context. This context usually doesn’t matter to the victims, but is an absolute necessity when it comes to avoiding repeating mistakes. In Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire notes the tendency for the oppressed to become oppressors instead of seeking liberation. While I...
Weddings’ and marriages’ place in community building

Weddings’ and marriages’ place in community building

In which I discuss the pomp and circumstance of weddings. Open to see my evolution of opinion on why weddings actually matter.

I have the great fortune of being invited to some weddings this summer, so naturally marriage is on my mind. In particular, ideas of what marriage means and why we bother keep popping up. There's a lot of baggage and societal expectation around this particular commitment, and my feelings have evolved a surprising amount on it. . my background and baggage When I was religious, I had a very traditional view of marriage. I was also fourteen and had never been involved with another person romantically. As I shed much of the dogma, I found myself in an atheistic camp...
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