One Prisoner’s Journey: The Long Road of Redemption

Michael Santos continues his long road of redemption. Santos is a former student and friend of mine whose personal journey I’ve described on EthicsDaily.com in two previous columns. The first, written as he was beginning the last of his 26 years of confinement...

The Unique Ethical Struggle for the Middle Class

Ethics is a realm of reflection that is usually not class-specific, though we often see ethical discussions focused on particular arenas of decision-making. Business ethics, legal ethics and medical ethics are a few examples. However, there are ethical challenges...

Measured Thought vs. Shooting from the Hip

Woodworking guru Norm Abram of The New Yankee Workshop popularized an old English proverb: “Measure twice, cut once.” Anyone who has even dabbled in woodworking or carpentry knows the wisdom of that saying. Remember the poor fellow who said,...

Some Beliefs That Matter Don’t Matter to Everyone

Conversations among pilgrims along the faith journey can lead to interesting insights about the ebb and flow of things that matter. It isn’t unusual to hear a veteran traveler say, “I used to believe (fill in the blank), but now I don’t feel a need...