{"id":79079,"date":"2020-06-05T05:21:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T09:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/religionprof\/?p=79079"},"modified":"2020-06-04T17:30:44","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T21:30:44","slug":"make-a-lasting-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/religionprof\/2020\/06\/make-a-lasting-difference.html","title":{"rendered":"Make a Lasting Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

As I\u2019ve watched events unfolding in my nation and around the globe, I\u2019ve dared to hope that perhaps at long last we may have reached a tipping point and there may be a critical mass of people who are finally prepared to act to bring about deep, genuine, and lasting change. I\u2019ve also been proud to see my son own son as well as other Butler University students, alumni, and colleagues vocal in public ways and eager to give money and get involved in making a difference. <\/span><\/p>\n

If that is indeed a hope we share, for it to be realized it will be crucial to think carefully about what kinds of changes we want to see and how we can bring them about. There are levels to problems and solutions need to be multifaceted. But most importantly, it is crucial that they be addressed at their roots, at a systemic level. Otherwise we may ameliorate the symptoms but we will not cure the illness of our sick society.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some actions we might carry out\/goals we might strive for:<\/span><\/p>\n