From The Intelligent Optimist Magazine Winter 2017 It sounds unbelievable: a court where citizens can bring complaints against their own governments. But that’s just what happens at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Can thissuccess story be repeated on a … [Read more...] about The most hopeful courtroom in the world
Pathways to an inclusive society
From The Intelligent Optimist Winter 2017 Too many people feel left behind. Their frustrations stand in the way of a peaceful, nonviolent society. Can we revitalize government—the way we run society—so that more people feel included? By Jurriaan Kamp and Nancy Reed When our … [Read more...] about Pathways to an inclusive society
Our enemies also have pain
From The Intelligent Optimist Winter 2017 All religions advocate the Golden Rule—Never treat others as you would not like to be treated yourself. Only when learn to implement this rule—24 hours a day—there can be a viable world. By Karen Armstrong All the great religious … [Read more...] about Our enemies also have pain
The healing force of constructive agression
From The Intelligent Optimist Winter 2017 Heal yourself in 12 empowering steps with Ruediger Dalhke’s transformative medicine. By Carol Greenhouse A formidable paradox lies at the heart of Western medicine. While modern health care is designed to bring about resurrection, its … [Read more...] about The healing force of constructive agression
An ode to tolerance
From The Intelligent Optimist Winter 2017 T.O.L.E.R.A.N.C.E is a sculpture created by French sculptor and painter Guy Ferrer in 2004, in reaction to the preoccupying rise in religious tensions and the risk of a new clash of religions. The sculpture, that has been presented at … [Read more...] about An ode to tolerance