Paul Bock, 2026 The Stoic tradition began in the early 3rd century BC with Zeno of Citium, who taught on the "Stoa Poikile" (Painted Porch) in Athens. The Stoics were not men who suppressed emotion out of coldness, but rather architects of the soul who sought to align...
History and Politics
History and politics are deeply intertwined forces that shape the course of human society. Together, they influence how power is structured, how decisions are made, and how collective identities are formed, and have a deep impact on our lives. I invite you to reflect on the forces that have controlled humanity’s progress—and to consider how historical and political choices continue to influence the present and the future.
The Ongoing Crisis: Christians Killed in Nigeria
The Ongoing Crisis: Christians Killed in Nigeria Paul Bock, 2025 Nigeria faces an unfolding and brutal campaign of violence against Christians, an atrocity that demands urgent recognition and accountability. While this humanitarian catastrophe has claimed tens of...
The Vietnamese Jeweler
The Vietnamese Jeweler Paul Bock, 2023 Today I went to a jeweler to have some rings and earrings cleaned and polished. I have known this gentleman for about 25 years: his jewelry store was in the same city where we used to live a long time ago. Kiet Huynh is...