Category Archives: moral crisis

The Skill of Seeing Goodness as a Thrill

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

Badness has a thrill that goodness often seems to lack. When tempted between the choice of right or wrong, wrong frequently appears to be the most exciting choice; right, the dull and boring one. It takes skill to see beyond … Continue reading →

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The Dinosaur of Moral Virtue

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

As a Boy Scout every week I recited and pledged myself to live out these moral virtues: “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” The world has changed since then. The … Continue reading →

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Love Meetings Make Me Laugh With Joy

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Love meetings make me laugh with beautiful joy that freely flows from my heart. Loving laughter is a wonderful thing. It connects people heart-to-heart and helps them to be open and honest with each other. To open your heart to … Continue reading →

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