Why This Pro-Life Christian Does Not Support Banning Abortion
The desire to control and punish women seems to be over-riding the desire to reduce abortions. This is deeply misguided.
Lies from the Pit of Hell: The Dangerous Theology of Rev. Jeffress
Any God that has given Trump the authority to unleash vast devastation to “protect America” is not the God revealed in Jesus Christ but an idol wrapped in red, white, and blue.
Did We Worship Our Way to Trump?
It comes down to this: many American Christians worship the same god as Trump.
Trump, Violence, and Counter-Violence
Trump deserves to be resisted. But the most effective resistance will not involve breaking glass or drawing blood.
Memorial Day Is Not On the Church’s Calendar
Memorial Day rightfully is America’s holiday. But it is not one of the Church’s holy days and it should not be treated as though it is.
Thanksgiving Day: Being Grateful for Us
Generating thanks based on national myths that hide more truth than they display has no role in the worship life of Christian churches
Are We Making Police More Dangerous by Saying They’re Endangered?
We need to insistently challenge the claim that police face great danger.
Military Coup, Revolution, and the Way of Jesus
Many Americans –including Christians, apparently- trust the military significantly more than any other institution.
Getting Church Right on the 4th of July
Few Sundays of the year do churches get things more wrong than on the Sunday nearest to the 4th of July.
Officer Slaps Homeless Man, Exposes Systemic Violence
While the violent action of a police officer against a homeless man who simply wanted to use the restroom is intolerable, no less violent, morally deplorable and worthy of condemnation are the actions of the city officials who put in place laws that criminalized homelessness.