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I think it depends on the Parish. And I think the answer to your question is "YES!" We can do a better job teaching social justice and focusing on the concerns of younger members rather than dictating morality.

Forget the Trad vs Liberal parishes. That's a losing argument. Instead, if parishes focused on growing STEWARDSHIP - and the 4 pillars of Hospitality, Formation, Prayer, and Service (Love God / Love Neighbor) we would see a major surge in attendance and participation. People come to church for community and opportunity to serve others. If churches are focused only on the "do nots" and "shall nots" then they'll see a decline in membership.

I go to a very vibrant Catholic church that espouses Stewardship as it's main calling. We have new members every week, thriving ministries, and our budget never even saw a dip during COVID. It was miraculous! (BUT -- we're also a very liberal parish and we have ministries that focus on Anti-racism and Social Justice, so I have 100% heard my priest say "Black Lives Matter" and we haven't lost anyone yet!)

The social justice ministries started because parishioners spoke up and volunteered to lead sessions. We ARE the church, and if we want to see change, we have to be willing to work for it. This will NOT work if leadership isn't receptive, which is why Stewardship is like a wedge in the door for many parishes.

All people develop a tolerance to opioids. I'm having a surgery next month and in my info packet it clearly says that recovery will be more difficult to manage if you have previously been taking opioids for pain.

How can we separate the drug interactions in the brain between pain and addiction?

Feel free to go all geek on me!

What kinds of classes do you teach at the Discovery Center? Can you share any new technologies or developments that Lego is working on?