Category: Religion

A Generation Defined by Distrust and the Desire to Remain Unaffiliated In a rapidly changing cultural and social landscape, a new trend has emerged among young Americans – a significant increase in religious disaffiliation. More and more individuals, particularly those under the age of 30, are identifying as “nones,” categorizing themselves as nothing in particular…

Engaging in political discussions at Thanksgiving can bridge divides and foster understanding. As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans are advised to avoid discussing politics at the dinner table to prevent heated arguments and uncomfortable tension. However, this common advice may be doing more harm than good. In an era of social media echo chambers and virtual…

Engaging in political conversations at Thanksgiving can provide a unique opportunity to bridge the deep divides of our body politic and foster understanding among family and friends. Thanksgiving has become synonymous with avoiding political discussions to prevent heated arguments and ruined family gatherings. However, refraining from political discourse not only dampens the spirit of open…

‘Finding Meaning in Pixels: How a Game Designer’s Path Led to the Jesuits’ In a world where video games often dominate the headlines, it is rare to come across a story that combines the virtual realm with the spiritual realm. Enter Johnathan Michaels, a renowned game designer who has taken an unconventional path from creating…

How a former video game designer found spirituality and purpose in the Jesuit order Shane Liesegang had it all: a successful career in the video game industry, a vibrant social life, and the sunny backdrop of Los Angeles. But beneath the surface, Liesegang was consumed by anger and a sense of emptiness. Frustrated with his…

How one former video game designer found his calling in the Jesuit order, blending his passion for storytelling and spirituality. In the early 2000s, Shane Liesegang seemed to have it all – a successful career in the video game industry, a vibrant social life, and the sunny backdrop of Los Angeles. However, beneath the surface,…

Shane Liesegang, a former video game designer, finds his calling in the Jesuit order while merging his love for storytelling and religion. In the early 2000s, Shane Liesegang’s life seemed perfect. Living in sunny Los Angeles, he had a good job, plenty of friends, and success as a designer for popular video games like Fallout…

How a former video game designer found his calling in the Jesuit order while writing theology for a blockbuster video game Shane Liesegang had it all in the early 2000s – a successful career in video game design, a vibrant social life, and the sunny backdrop of Los Angeles. But beneath the surface, anger simmered…

Engaging in political discussions during Thanksgiving can help bridge the divides in our body politic and foster understanding among family and friends. Thanksgiving has become synonymous with avoiding political discussions in order to maintain peace and harmony during the holiday gathering. However, this approach may be doing more harm than good. In an era of…

Shane Liesegang’s unexpected path from video game designer to Jesuit priest In the early 2000s, Shane Liesegang had it all: a successful career as a video game designer in sunny Los Angeles, a vibrant social life, and a seemingly fulfilling existence. However, beneath the surface, Liesegang was plagued by anger and a deep sense of…