Among all the responsibilities in this world, being the one teaching or mentoring someone carries long-lasting consequences. Religious leader David O. McKay famously said, “No greater responsibility can rest upon a man, than to be a teacher of God’s children.” What a heavy weight on the teacher’s shoulders, after a long period of study and…
From Jesus’s many encounters during his ministry on Earth, two individuals emerge with compelling experiences that beg for comparisons. Let’s start with what they shared in common : Now, let’s delve into the differences between these two individuals, which add depth and diversity to Jesus’ encounters. These are indeed similar and antagonistic characters, and from…
Social groups naturally develop a “ruling class” or the “Elite.” Sometimes, these groups are publicly acknowledged and accepted as the ruling class. In other cases, they exist in the background, influencing the outcomes of what seems to be a “free society.” Sociologist C. Wright Mills, who explored the American implications of social classes in his…