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A Christian Argument Against Anti-Gay Prejudice
This essay offers a Christian case for rejecting anti-gay prejudice. Christians hold a range of convictions about sexual ethics, but prejudice—contempt, dehumanization, scapegoating, or mistreatment of people because they are gay—conflicts with the heart of the gospel. The question here is not, “What is my view of sex?” but “How does Jesus require me to…
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A Non-Religious Case Against Antisemitism
A secular argument grounded in equal dignity, civic equality, and social stability Antisemitism—hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews—does not require a religious rebuttal. Even setting theology aside, there is a strong, practical, and principled case against it. In a pluralistic society, people disagree about ultimate beliefs, but they can still agree on basic rules: each…
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A Christian Case Against Antisemitism
Antisemitism is incompatible with historic Christianity. The God Christians worship first revealed himself in covenant with Israel, Jesus and the apostles were Jewish, and the New Testament forbids contempt, slander, and violence toward any people—especially toward the people through whom God brought the Scriptures and the Messiah. A Christian case against antisemitism is therefore biblical,…
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The Secular Case for Nonviolence
A secular argument for refusing the logic of retaliation—and choosing a sturdier kind of strength. Every few news cycles, the same verdict comes back around: nonviolence is a luxury. It’s what comfortable people preach when they don’t have to fear for their lives. It’s what you say when you’re trying to sound morally refined—right up…
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The Christian Case for Nonviolence
Nonviolence is not merely a personal temperament or a political tactic; it is a moral commitment rooted in Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection. While Christians have disagreed across the centuries about war, self-defense, and the role of the state, there remains a substantial Christian case that faithful discipleship calls believers to renounce violence and…
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Is the War in Iran a “Just War?” Why Are Christians so Silent?
One of the great failures of American Christianity is our consistent failure to hold officials of both parties accountable to moral principles and standards when they send Americans into harm’s way. I understand how ridiculous it sounds to talk about war in moral terms. However, society – as well as various religions including Christianity –…
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Welcome to the Ferengi States of America.
As evidenced by Donald Trump and the Ferengi Rules of acquisition. “Star Trek” and related series documented many of the Ferengi rules. Notice how the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition and Trump’s values overlap repeatedly. (Ferengi rules in bold). What the Nagus (the leader of the capitalist Ferengi species) wants, we acquire.Trump is famous for taking…
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Overwhelmed and Don’t Know How to Fight ICE and the MAGA agenda?
How small actions can defend democracy. With everything going on in the world, it is difficult to even know where to start. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer horror of the terrible things Trump and his people are doing, and to feel helpless to make any difference. Do things anyway. Do one…
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Vichy Republicans: The Rise of Opportunistic Politicians Willing to Defend Lies, Support Harmful Policies, and Say and Do Anything Trump Wants.
“Trump won the election of 2020. The U.S. should seize Greenland, even if it means war. Bombing civilian boats at sea and killing survivors is moral. Ordering Cabinet Secretaries to use the government to harass and persecute opponents who oppose Trump is ok. Blackmailing states and cities to change local policies we disagree with is…
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MAGA, Trump Supporters, and Dietrich Bonhoeffers essay “On Stupidity.”
The central thesis of Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s essay “On Stupidity” is that stupidity is not merely a lack of intelligence, but a moral and social problem. Bonhoeffer argues that stupidity arises when individuals surrender their autonomy and critical thinking to external influences, such as propaganda or mass movements, making them susceptible to manipulation and incapable…
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Christians owe LGBTQ Americans a huge apology.
Christians owe LGBTQ Americans an apology for past cruelty and disrespect. Emphasizing love and respect, the message advocates adherence to Jesus’ teachings on loving neighbors. It critiques the misuse of scripture to justify discrimination and calls for reflection on behaviors that harm others, urging believers to engage respectfully, regardless of differing beliefs.
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Christian support for Trump is harming Christianity in America
The author reflects on the response of Southern Christians to Donald Trump, contrasting their support for him with the moral stance they should uphold regarding racism and human dignity. This support damages Christianity’s reputation, alienating non-believers and contributing to the decline of faith in God, as hypocrisy becomes evident through actions taken by Christian leaders…
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From Hate to Harmony: Building a Better America Together
America will not be great until we learn how to stop hating one another. We have to work daily to turn down the level of anger and hate in our lives. If you hate MAGA, you’re part of the problem of what is wrong with this world. If you hate Liberals, you’re part of the…
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Our Treatment of Fellow Americans is Atrocious. We can do better.
I once took a child to McDonalds. The place was busy, with numerous patrons waiting patiently in line to order. A young teenager was working the register and clearly doing the best she could. Suddenly, a customer rushed the counter, hitting the teenage employee in the face with fries while screaming obscenities and demeaning the…
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Love Over Hate: Transforming American Leadership
The author advocates for non-violence, compassion, and unity, emphasizing that leaders should promote harmony over division. They criticize nationalism, racism, and the treatment of prisoners, urging society to embrace love as a fundamental value. Ultimately, the piece calls for a collective rejection of hatred and a commitment to kindness and respect in all interactions. Click…