Truth and Justice

My interest in Architecture... is a daily fixation. Not something you probably expect. I'll explore more later... but first, Today, I had the opportunity to meet the new Dean of Religious Life at USC. We're working on a conference at USC through the Marshal School of Business. Our part will focus on Theology and Sustainability. I had the thought going into the meeting - This is like the days of old - How could my 'lowly' position of a Religious Director, a volunteer, be used to influence and befriend an institutional decision maker?
We had a good connection. We both use the word, "Dude", and for all his accolades, he's incredibly down to earth - and he was really impressed by many of the things we're doing in the neighborhood - and even encouraged questionable behavior, (I shared about Stephen and Chris sneaking up on the roofs of USC, in order to make a point.)

I had a unique opportunity to share with him about my love for Architecture. For me, architecture is about anthropology and social sciences. Helping and Serving. It designs space - which influences relationships. I've been thinking about created space a lot, lately, especially concerning - issues of Justice. How space and design functions can, ultimately, be matters of justice.
Cameron Sinclair, of Architecture for Humanity, speaks to this issue.
This sort of approach really does inform my faith - as I think about Leadership, Discipleship and multiplication - how does what I do create space for Truth and Justice in the lives of others?
Architecture for Humanity has certain values, do's and don'ts, in order to help them achieve their goals - some of which are really practical, and inspiring.

Continuing on my Architecture rant... I stumbled across these Wineries with massive pieces - The Herzog is quite famous here in California, but I've never been. Julie would love to tour Napa!

Last, but not least, in my younger days, I experimented with Graffiti. Thinking back to my talk with Varun, I couldn't help but think - I can't encourage this - but it is darn creative... and seems to inspire others to truth and justice....