Friday, July 8, 2011

Render unto Caesar… | Reflections on Teaching

Render unto Caesar… | Reflections on Teaching

Render unto Caesar…

The Tribute of Money, Peter Paul Rubens
I’m not a Christian, but like many concerned with social justice issues, I find the Bible, especially the New Testament books related to the life of Jesus, an invaluable resource for handy quotes, and aphorisms.

Render unto Caesar is one of my favorite quotes when dealing with demanding bureaucracies/bureaucrats, Kafkaesque requirements, or any of the other stupidity of modern day life. To me it suggests the most subtle