Religious communities have historically been designed to counteract the forces of alienation. That's why so many successful social movements have relied upon the strength of spiritual communities and a large base of their organizing has been through them.
Tim DeChristopherOur security doesn't come from turning away from the hard stuff; it comes from the knowledge that we can handle it.
Tim DeChristopherRespond to stressful times by turning towards each other, rather than away from each other.
Tim DeChristopherIt's really hard to change the world when your first priority is making sure that the little world around yourself doesn't change.
Tim DeChristopherBeing forcefully rattled out of our consumer mentality - our addiction to comfort and convenience can create an opportunity for us [people] to reconnect with what we really value and with the qualities of life that really can sustain us - which include reconnecting with our roles as citizens, community members, and human beings.
Tim DeChristopher