All articles tagged with #belonging
In the Piazza San Pietro's January edition, Pope Leo XIV responds to a Swiss catechist's struggle to involve families, stressing that hours spent on catechesis are never wasted and that the church should be measured by a sense of belonging and active participation, not attendance numbers, urging Christians to conversion together and witness to the Gospel.
Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan-born scholar and Columbia University professor, reflects on how colonialism and his personal experiences of exile and statelessness have shaped his understanding of belonging and political power in Uganda, especially through his analysis of the country's post-colonial leadership and legacy.
Cancer horoscope for today advises trusting that you will find your way back to someone, as this is a story of belonging. Spirit guides are helping you clear past karma, and if you've been manifesting a new pad or studio, luck is on your side. If you've recently moved, make the space reflect your taste by beautifying it.
Patty Krawec, author of "Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future," shares her personal journey of discovering her Ojibwe heritage and reconciling it with her Christian upbringing. She discusses the importance of belonging and the differences between Ojibwe and Christian worldviews, particularly in their relationship with the land. Krawec also addresses the issue of race shifting and calls for non-native people to acknowledge their privilege and work with Indigenous communities rather than appropriating their spiritual traditions.
Some companies are shifting their focus from traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) strategies to "belonging" initiatives, which aim to create a more inclusive workplace culture. While some critics argue that this approach prioritizes making white people comfortable over addressing systemic inequality, proponents argue that it allows everyone to feel like they belong in the conversation. Companies like Woodward are hiring consultants who specialize in "belonging" and "bridge building" to help executives navigate national divisions that are penetrating the workplace. The question of belonging has become the latest focus in the evolving world of corporate D.E.I. programming.