James Castro is Northern Virginia native. He did his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of St. Andrews studying first in Sustainable Development followed by a Master’s in International Development Practice. His undergraduate dissertation studied John Paul II’s understanding of the human family and analyzed its implications for sustainable development research and practice. This paper concluded that an understanding of the human person is needed before one can attempt to solve broader issues be it social, political, environmental etc, and ultimately strive towards a sustainable development. During his collegiate years James was also active with the University’s Pro-Life Society and the Catholic Society. Currently, James is interning with C-Fam in its Washington D.C. office. During his free time, he enjoys taking walks, playing the piano and guitar, and reading.
Humanity’s relationship with each other, and with nature is an implicit theme that runs within the literature of climate change, sustainable development, or environmental justice. But the basis of ourContinue Reading
Between pro-choice and pro-life advocates, violence has raged from both sides. These acts of violence further complicates the abortion discussion and precipitates misrepresentation and misunderstanding. Both sides have had individualContinue Reading
Bishop Robert Barron once said in a video that “you can tell what’s dominant in a city by which building’s are dominant” (2009). In this sense, what a city worshipsContinue Reading
We often find ourselves in social gatherings where we have to put on a face and be willing to meet people. But sometimes this can feel fake and insincere. InContinue Reading
I recently started substituting at a school. I hope to become a full-time teacher one day. So far this experience has made me ask myself “what am I actually signingContinue Reading
When it comes to homosexuality, and gender dysmorphia we often hear about the dangers of therapy and forcing people to repress their attractions and gender identity. We often hear itContinue Reading
I recently mowed the lawn at my house. Big surprise given that it was only the second time I had done so in the past few years. My dad usuallyContinue Reading
The Wilson Center Event: At the beginning of this week, I attended a panel discussion at the Wilson Center in Washington D.C. The Wilson Center frequently hosts preeminent scholars andContinue Reading