Why Trump gives me hope
Growing support for Trump’s ideas is not that they are becoming more popular. It is because those who hold them most dearly now feel more threatened – and therefore are getting louder – than ever.
How you can be an atheist and still believe in God
Americans don’t think much of atheists. According to a 2015 Gallup poll, 74% of Americans would vote for a qualified gay or lesbian for president. Only 58% would vote for an atheist. Forty percent would refuse to vote for an atheist.
Why non-profits are part of the problem
How can we expect to drive real change when we are constantly underfunded and in the pockets of corporate donors?
Is “profit” a dirty word?
In a now-famous video, comedian Russel Brand passionately pleads:
[British Prime Minister] David Cameron says profit isn’t a dirty word, well I say profit is a filthy word… I think the very concept of profit should be very much reduced because wherever there is profit there is also deficit.
But is profit really a dirty word?
Hi. My name is Peter, and I’m a racist.
If you’re a white American, like me, the absolute worst thing someone can call you is racist. That is a problem.
Is it time for a ban on men?
If Trump is really serious about eliminating terrorist attacks, why not propose banning men?
Experiment #1: Will you pay us more than you have to?
If we offer something that is truly of value and conduct business with integrity and in alignment with values you share, will you pay more than you have to?
Kindling’s long-term vision
Often, when I tell people I’m building an online media company, I get a bunch of blank stares. What the
Does the Stanford rapist deserve love and compassion?
Is it possible that by spitting hate and vitriol at rapist Brock Turner we simply reinforce the thought processes that got us here in the first place?
Introducing Kindling
Kindling is here to help us humans grow in the direction of sustainability, equality, and peace. We are creating a space and community where you can learn about and help build our society’s next systems – economic, political, organizational, and spiritual; those that are possible and those that are already emerging.