Watching tonight’s debate? Lucas Sharma, SJ suggests ways to think about the sexism Clinton might face.
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Lucas Sharma SJ is a Jesuit Regent at Seattle University teaching Sociology. His undergrad degree is from Gonzaga University (GO ZAGS!). He served as a Jesuit Volunteer in Washington, DC and earned an MA in Sociology at Loyola Chicago. Lucas recently earned a MA in Philosophy at Fordham University specializing in the works of Michel Foucault. Lucas seeks to better understand his greatest role models, Martha Stewart and Celine Dion through cooking enormous meals and singing Celine’s greatest hits. Other interests include researching puppies, having “friendship time” with good conversation and chaotic dancing, and watching General Hospital.
Joined in 2015 25 posts lsharmasj@thejesuitpost.org
Learning a Language, Empathizing with Immigrants
He learned Spanish for fun. They must learn English out of necessity. Lucas Sharma, SJ looks at his experience in Colombia and Colombians who had to leave their homes.
The Fragility of Now
One day, his life changed. Then, through the gift of a friend, it changed again. Lucas Sharma, SJ is back to health but aware of his fragility.
Lenten Politics
Lucas Sharma reflects on the tensions between following his favorite political candidate and observing Lenten practices.
Starbucks’ War on Christmas
Rather than relying on Starbucks to keep Christmas holy with images of snowmen, Lucas Sharma writes that our invitation is to find Christ who is born into the world.
Soap Operas and Syrian Refugees
You probably find soap operas ridiculous, but soap opera aficionado Lucas Sharma shares a can’t-miss story about a remarkable young refugee.
Confronting Inner Prejudices
In his first TJP essay, Lucas Sharma describes his experience of confronting racism in a new city and prejudice in himself.