Some Suggestions to Improve Policing

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. Unfortunately, Police violence has been in the news constantly, as has violence by shooters, rioters, and others.  There is a saying, that “violence begets violence.”  We are still in the Easter season, and...
Alleluia!  Christ Rose and Walked Forth!  So Should We.

Alleluia! Christ Rose and Walked Forth! So Should We.

Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.; SFO wrote this message. Easter is the highest Holy Day in Christianity.  In preparation for the Easter celebration, there are 40 days of Lent, which is a special time for fasting and penance.  In this year, 2021, the...
WWJD?  Heal Everyone!

WWJD? Heal Everyone!

This essay was written by Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.; SFO I worked at the East Moline State Hospital while attending St. Ambrose College, from 1958 through 1962, as a Psychiatric Tech, II.  Ordained June 2, 1984, I served in the Hospital Chaplaincy Corps for...
Love Bridges the Political Divide

Love Bridges the Political Divide

This editorial was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. Dear Aunt Rita, In your last letter, you said that you had worked hard to get [President Donald] Trump re-elected, because he was clearing out the corruption in Washington, D.C.  I didn’t know whether I...

Mendacity and the Echo Chamber: Lies Kill

Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We have seen the shocking results of having a President continually lie to us and anyone else who would listen.  Additionally, there is a whole group who call themselves journalists, newscasters, news analysts,...