Thank you. Mckellar is beautifully articulate about the meaning of the selected pope from a humanistic and moral perspective. As he says, we all need and are looking for this kind of leadership, now more than ever, even those of us who are not Catholic.
It is so wonderful to know that people like Joseph Tomas Mckellar are leaders in our country. To know that people with influence can further the idea that lifting everyone up, caring about everyone, is a modern goal. I also think Christianity is an important part of the conversation because of it's current role in politics. I hope we hear from Mckellar often.
I would also hope The Contrarian could reach out and share a talk with Benjamin Cremer, who describes himself - "I have spent the majority of my life in Evangelical Christian spaces. I have experienced a lot of church hurt. I now write to explore topics that often are at the intersection of politics and Christianity. My desire is to discover how we can move away from Christian nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and church hurt to reclaim the Gospel of Jesus together. I'm glad you're here to join the conversation. I look forward to talking with you."
Wake me up when the Catholic Church decides that women are fully human, moral agents who are capable of making their own decisions about their lives and who can also have vocationsl to be clergy.
Beautiful. I have never heard an interview that gave me such feelings of peace and hope. Mr. McKellar sounds like a very special person. Thank you to him and to Jen.
Jen's interview with Joseph Thomas McKellar, who is doing wonderful work, "running the largest faith-based community organizing network in California" was great. His discussions with Pope Francis were inspiring, and his stories about his grandmother, touching.
And, I believe that Pope Leo XIV is the only leader right now, who could have an impact in changing the trajectory of the Trump presidency, not because Trump will change without low polling and negative press, but because the pope, could if he chose to, expose the conservative Catholics behind Trump, whose goals are in total opposition to the pope's, particularly about deportation and immigration, but perhaps voting rights as well.
Pope Leo spent more than 20 years in Peru as a local pastor, a missionary, teacher, bishop, archbishop, and more. He certainly will speak out against Trump's immigration and deportation policies that are outlined in Project 2025, for which Kevin Roberts, CEO of The Heritage Foundation, and member of Opus Dei, was the mastermind and is responsible for. Project 2025 places a heavy emphasis on slashing immigration levels, by focusing on raids, ending birthright citizenship, separating families, and dismantling the asylum system. The pope might also have a problem with John Roberts, another Catholic, who has spent his entire career working to destroy voting rights for people of color. The second link below is eye-opening.
If the Pope speaks out against any of these abuses, it would be a real-game changer!
Thank you Jen for interviewing and introducing us to Joseph Tomas McKellar. I so enjoyed this interview. He has an incredibly unique way of speaking that was profound. He's not only exceedingly articulate but speaks with an eloquence and perhaps celestial grace that was mesmerizing. He left me feeling so peaceful and filled with hope. He's such a genuinely caring, morally beautiful human being. I loved how he spoke about both Pope Francis and our new Pope Leo X1V who is an American. We here are craving this kind of moral leadership to bring compassion and a sense of belonging to all of humankind. I hope you interview him again in the future.
A world without compassion, should not even be a thought. Representation from Spanish-speaking parts of the world known for great poverty, marginalization and crime known to leaders of the underworld spoke favorably of the choice made by The Vatican; there will be change for the better when evil is no longer dominating the political landscape.
I appreciate this so much. Was watching a video about the American conservative Christian Right when the new Pope was announced. The contrast between the two was so profound, I wept tears of joy and relief. We need a clear moral compass of tolerance, compassion, and love so badly right now.
I think it’s important to state two items. His Peruvian service is significant with respect to the Liberation Theology movement. He must repudiate and strongly address the Catholic Church’s complicity in child sexual abuse.
There is nothing more contemptible than celebrating the leader of this creepy, rabidly misogynist, violently superstitious, greedy, power-hungry gawd death cult of terminally arrogant males in ridiculous medieval fancy dresses stolen from priestesses in ancient temples. 'Religion' has NEVER solved any human problems that it did not first cause or at least significantly contribute to, and xtianity is one of the most despicable.
"We need better atheists" is one of my favorite comments from a Catholic priest. Hurling insults only makes you look ignorant and hateful. Try reading "The Great Partnership" by Jonathon Sacks. It will give you better, more informed arguments.
Better atheists? As opposed to what? And how come some delusional misogynist religious nut gets to decide who is ‘better’ despite being atheist? Talk about an insult from the smug clueless crew. Your comment just made my point for me.
It is far from hateful to call out mass delusion and live in the real world instead of having ‘faith’ in a sky gawd sugar daddy. ALL religion is the biggest power grabbing scam in the history of the human species. I stand by my post.
This was so lovely - hopeful, uplifting, thoughtful, insightful - thank you, Jen and Joseph Tomás McKellar! I'm not Catholic, but I so admired Pope Francis and am delighted that Pope Leo XIV was elected and will carry on the legacy of Pope Francis "...do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
Thank you. Mckellar is beautifully articulate about the meaning of the selected pope from a humanistic and moral perspective. As he says, we all need and are looking for this kind of leadership, now more than ever, even those of us who are not Catholic.
It is so wonderful to know that people like Joseph Tomas Mckellar are leaders in our country. To know that people with influence can further the idea that lifting everyone up, caring about everyone, is a modern goal. I also think Christianity is an important part of the conversation because of it's current role in politics. I hope we hear from Mckellar often.
I would also hope The Contrarian could reach out and share a talk with Benjamin Cremer, who describes himself - "I have spent the majority of my life in Evangelical Christian spaces. I have experienced a lot of church hurt. I now write to explore topics that often are at the intersection of politics and Christianity. My desire is to discover how we can move away from Christian nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and church hurt to reclaim the Gospel of Jesus together. I'm glad you're here to join the conversation. I look forward to talking with you."
The more we learn from each other, the better....
Wake me up when the Catholic Church decides that women are fully human, moral agents who are capable of making their own decisions about their lives and who can also have vocationsl to be clergy.
I agree 100 percent.
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Beautiful. I have never heard an interview that gave me such feelings of peace and hope. Mr. McKellar sounds like a very special person. Thank you to him and to Jen.
There are many people of faith out there speaking out against Christian nationalism and hate. We need to hear more about them.
I agree!
Jen's interview with Joseph Thomas McKellar, who is doing wonderful work, "running the largest faith-based community organizing network in California" was great. His discussions with Pope Francis were inspiring, and his stories about his grandmother, touching.
And, I believe that Pope Leo XIV is the only leader right now, who could have an impact in changing the trajectory of the Trump presidency, not because Trump will change without low polling and negative press, but because the pope, could if he chose to, expose the conservative Catholics behind Trump, whose goals are in total opposition to the pope's, particularly about deportation and immigration, but perhaps voting rights as well.
Pope Leo spent more than 20 years in Peru as a local pastor, a missionary, teacher, bishop, archbishop, and more. He certainly will speak out against Trump's immigration and deportation policies that are outlined in Project 2025, for which Kevin Roberts, CEO of The Heritage Foundation, and member of Opus Dei, was the mastermind and is responsible for. Project 2025 places a heavy emphasis on slashing immigration levels, by focusing on raids, ending birthright citizenship, separating families, and dismantling the asylum system. The pope might also have a problem with John Roberts, another Catholic, who has spent his entire career working to destroy voting rights for people of color. The second link below is eye-opening.
If the Pope speaks out against any of these abuses, it would be a real-game changer!
https://doctorsoftheworld.org/blog/project-2025-immigration/
John Robert’s anti-voting rights crusade. https://www.vox.com/21211880/supreme-court-chief-justice-john-roberts-voting-rights-act-election-2020
Thank you Jen for interviewing and introducing us to Joseph Tomas McKellar. I so enjoyed this interview. He has an incredibly unique way of speaking that was profound. He's not only exceedingly articulate but speaks with an eloquence and perhaps celestial grace that was mesmerizing. He left me feeling so peaceful and filled with hope. He's such a genuinely caring, morally beautiful human being. I loved how he spoke about both Pope Francis and our new Pope Leo X1V who is an American. We here are craving this kind of moral leadership to bring compassion and a sense of belonging to all of humankind. I hope you interview him again in the future.
The new pope spoke today about being aware of neo fascism. Now that's a great call to make.
A world without compassion, should not even be a thought. Representation from Spanish-speaking parts of the world known for great poverty, marginalization and crime known to leaders of the underworld spoke favorably of the choice made by The Vatican; there will be change for the better when evil is no longer dominating the political landscape.
Berlusconi ciao.! Buona serata a tutti.
What a great interview ! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I appreciate this so much. Was watching a video about the American conservative Christian Right when the new Pope was announced. The contrast between the two was so profound, I wept tears of joy and relief. We need a clear moral compass of tolerance, compassion, and love so badly right now.
I think it’s important to state two items. His Peruvian service is significant with respect to the Liberation Theology movement. He must repudiate and strongly address the Catholic Church’s complicity in child sexual abuse.
Thank you for this fabulous inspirational interview filled with hope!
There is nothing more contemptible than celebrating the leader of this creepy, rabidly misogynist, violently superstitious, greedy, power-hungry gawd death cult of terminally arrogant males in ridiculous medieval fancy dresses stolen from priestesses in ancient temples. 'Religion' has NEVER solved any human problems that it did not first cause or at least significantly contribute to, and xtianity is one of the most despicable.
"We need better atheists" is one of my favorite comments from a Catholic priest. Hurling insults only makes you look ignorant and hateful. Try reading "The Great Partnership" by Jonathon Sacks. It will give you better, more informed arguments.
Better atheists? As opposed to what? And how come some delusional misogynist religious nut gets to decide who is ‘better’ despite being atheist? Talk about an insult from the smug clueless crew. Your comment just made my point for me.
It is far from hateful to call out mass delusion and live in the real world instead of having ‘faith’ in a sky gawd sugar daddy. ALL religion is the biggest power grabbing scam in the history of the human species. I stand by my post.
What a thoughtful, articulate, and humane person! I really enjoyed this interview. This to me is what religion is about.
Wow, Jen. Tx u for turning us on to this guy. I could listen to that voice for hours.
He was Such a nice man to listen to. Why can’t we have good people like that leading the nation.
This was so lovely - hopeful, uplifting, thoughtful, insightful - thank you, Jen and Joseph Tomás McKellar! I'm not Catholic, but I so admired Pope Francis and am delighted that Pope Leo XIV was elected and will carry on the legacy of Pope Francis "...do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)