But when a bright star falls, we find it easy, respectable, and socially gratifying to share a post in which we register our rage against their sexual misconduct. It is much harder—and less flashy—to pray in private for the abusers and the abused. It is even harder to confess and forsake our own sins.
Racism and the national response to it is back in the news. In one sense, it’s hard to say it’s back in the news because …
It’s a historic day! Today the 44th president of the United States steps down to be replaced by the 45th. I’m always amazed to watch …
As always, last night’s election had repurcussions that stretched far beyond the borders of the United States. One of the most farcical (except it really …
Unsurprisingly, politics has brought abortion back into the public discourse, because in her last debate, the person who will in all likelihood become the next president …
It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad. Two candidates stand before us promising the great days of the past. Sure, liberals long for …
Recent events propelled me back 15 years to around the time when the Euro was first introduced. It was a dramatic first at the time—multiple …
It’s now a fait accompli—Donald Trump represents the Republican party. We’re now witnessing the Great Evangelical Predicament. For the last few months we’ve all condemned …
The first axiom of blogging is to never bring up politics.* Which I just did. Except this year I find myself experiencing two national elections …
In Paris on Friday night, a coordinated attack of ISIS terrorists took 129 innocent lives into eternity and injured hundreds. The web of socio-political entanglements leading …
