Is math discovered or invented? Most scientists say discovered. I used to agree. But I’ve come to think we invent systems to impose order, and math is our most powerful language for expressing that order.

Actually no. This misses the point of Jesus's Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10: 25-37). After Jesus tells a lawyer that you should "love your neighbor as yourself," the lawyer asks him, "And who is my neighbor?" In response, Jesus tells the story of a Jewish man who has been beaten by robbers and is lying by the side of the road. The man is helped not by those closest to him (a "priest" and a "Levite"), but rather by a Samaritan. At the time, Jews and Samaritans would have considered one another enemies. So Jesus's fundamental message is that *everyone* is your neighbor, and that it is not about helping just your family or those closest to you. It's specifically about helping those who seem different, foreign, other. They are all our "neighbors." But Jesus's deeper point can only be understood from the point of view of the beaten man: our ultimate salvation depends, as it did for that man, upon those whom we often consider to be the "stranger."

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Imagine living in the 50's and seeing a new singer named Elvis Presley…

Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz of El Paso spoke about the fear caused by dehumanizing language around immigrants, often based on harmful generalizations that misrepresent the vast majority of them. Watch the full interview and read today’s statement at: ow.ly/UNEO50U7vxB

Remembering Duane Allman, who we lost on this day in 1971...His music and legacy lives on...Gone but certainly never forgotten...Forever in our hearts...🎸❤ #DuaneAllman #AllmanBrothers #RIP

not america first. americans only. the opposite of everything i believe. but we’ll see what americans want.

freedom of speech in the united states means calling out racism like this for what it is. patriotism means criticizing your political leaders when they promote it.

Trump: Democrats said please don’t call immigrants animals. I said, no, they’re not humans, they’re animals.

Here is to all the artists that make us feel seen and connected; that speak to our hurts and our hopes; that inspire our tomorrows and help us heal from our yesterdays. Here is to the artists that add to our grit to endure; our strength to overcome; and lift our spirits in our highs and lows and even when we are just feeling a little flat. Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen.

FNR remembering that time Pete Buttigieg embarrassed almost every Republican at a congressional hearing

What a remarkable tribute from one President to another. Happy Birthday President Carter!

This is accurate as fuck. 😂😂🤣🤣👇

Franciscan Fr. Daniel Horan asks, if Jesus entrusted Mary of Magdala to be the first witness to his Resurrection and St. Paul entrusted the Deacon Phoebe to be a minister in the early Christian community, then what is our excuse today? bit.ly/3ZevNT8

You made us proud tonight!!! We will #TakeBackFL

An all-star tribute to Bruce Springsteen's 1982 solo acoustic album Nebraska is coming to PBS this month, featuring Noah Kahan, Lucinda Williams, and more. Hosted by Warren Zanes, the special includes interviews on the album's impact. Check local PBS listings for air times.

The trailer for "@springsteen Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music" (PBS), Featuring @EmmylouSongbird , @NoahKahan , @thelumineers , @HappyWoman9 , @LyleLovett , @ericchurch . A labor of love. Pay per-view on PNS Passport, airings starting August 31. #springsteen @WarrenZanes vimeo.com/997205945?fbclid=I…

If this video goes viral, Trump will lose easily.

The most important fact about @GovTimWalz is that he is a Springsteen fan.