Colin Kaepernick's Nike Ad Is Dangerous
It may sound inspiring, but the message behind the latest Nike ad is actually a lesson in extremism.
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6 Minutes With Brad Hirschfield: Politics and culture through a spiritual lens
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What We Can All Learn From SCOTUS's Wedding Cake Decision
Why the SCOTUS decision should be causing reflection rather than anger or concern.
Why I Didn't Dance For Rubashkin... And Why I Regret It
I let my visceral anger about Trump blind me to an injustice being corrected. And this is something I've seen happen in more and more people...
Chelsea Handler Body Shames Sarah Huckabee Sanders, And Worse
Chelsea Handler justified her body shaming of Sarah Huckabee Sanders by calling Sanders "pure evil." But it is exactly that justification th...
Republicans' Support Of Moore Shows How Much They Feel Women Are Worth
Republican support of a known sexual abuser shows just how much women are worth to us as a nation.
Roy Moore May Be A Monster, Al “Frankenstein” Is Not
That distinction is really significant precisely because we need to pay close, careful and ongoing attention to the issues of sexual harassm...
The Danger Of Yesterday's Success
For those of us who are pleased about the results of yesterday's election, there is also a danger. In the long term, it is the only way we c...
Before We Speak Out About Vegas, We Need To Feel Its Pain
So often, our instinct is to act to change things when tragedy occurs. But if we want the change to be real, and effective, we must first de...
Finding What Unites Us Within The Divisive Kneeling Controversy
The kneeling debate has become so polarizing that it is almost impossible to find something within it that can unify us as a nation. But we...
The Terrifying Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Response To Military Service
The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox response to a recent Supreme Court decision requiring them to take part in mandatory military service has been to...
Today I Am Not Charlie Hebdo
If we expect the right to condemn the marchers at Charlottesville, then we must also speak up against Charlie Hebdo.
The Alt-Right Has A Problem. Here's What We Can Learn From It.
Digital communication has been a godsend for groups like the alt-right. But that same digital blessing also has very big downsides that is n...
We Need To Take Responsibility For The Virginia Shooting
Instead of bemoaning the terrible state of political discourse in this country, it's time we all did some introspection.
Are Friends Better For Us Than Family?
According to a new study, the power of friendships gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships in extend...
So, Donald Trump, You'd Like Some Wisdom? Here It Is.
Donald Trump asked God for wisdom when he went to the Western Wall on his trip to Israel. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield decides to share what many...
The Deeper Wisdom Of Fidget Toys
Have you heard of the latest hot trend in schools, and even among adults? They're called fidget toys, and they are marketed as a solution to...
Prayer Needs To Be Directed Inwards Again
On the National Day of Prayer, Brad meditates on how the day and the act have both been so overly-politicized that we've started to use them...
Trump Didn't Say The Constitution Is Archaic
And saying he did puts us all in danger.
Pope Francis's Controversial Holocaust Comparison
Pope Francis recently compared refugee camps to concentration camps, and almost immediately received a huge backlash for what many considere...
Episode 3: Why Are We Obsessed With Bill O'Reilly?
Okay, he's gone. But why are we so happy about it? Brad does some introspection, and asks us to join him.