“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Whenever I hear that cliché, I cringe a bit. Many things aren’t fatal but take an enduring toll. Perhaps that’s why I find some odd humor in the t-shirt slogan, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you.” As we enter our annual […]
To See A World is the title of a decades old book written by Dr. John Harrington, a legendary professor at Wofford. Students knew him affectionately as “Doc Rock.” Written from the perspective of his discipline, geology, and influenced by the sensibilities of the liberal arts, the book enables readers to look upon the world […]
from The Office of the Chaplain Being indifferent and silent at this moment is to be complicit with a system and world that is against God’s intention for us all. I express my anger and deep sorrow over the killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breanna Taylor, Willie Earle and so many others. The evil […]
By Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson ’78, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain & Professor of Religion A few years ago, thanks to the benevolence of a friend, my wife, Heidi, and I were given the opportunity to spend some time with Elie Wiesel. You may remember him as the Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize winner who wrote scores of books giving […]
By Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson ’78, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain & Professor of Religion The first text that appeared in my Messages this morning was from a recent Wofford graduate. It included a photograph of a steaming bowl of soup, and the message said simply, “Hope you are doing well during this scary time, Rev. Ron.” I was moved […]
By Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson ’78, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain & Professor of Religion The word came to the Wofford community via a thoughtful letter from President Nayef Samhat: Classes for the remainder of the semester will be held remotely. After 10 days of not knowing, now we know. The decision was wise and well-considered, but it didn’t come […]
By Rev. Dr. Ron Robinson ’78, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain & Professor of Religion 10 tips from Rev. Ron during COVID-19 outbreak A few of my chaplain friends around the country and I have been collaborating on some tips and tools to deal with the perplexing times in which we find ourselves. We have come up with several dozen items, […]