
“Politics” Archives
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Why Syrian Intervention Should Be More Complicated for Christians
If you are a Christian, to what extent should the welfare of Syrian Christians affect your opinion regarding U.S. action in Syria?Rod Dreher: “Apocalypticism is a narcotic among millions of American Christians”
Rod Dreher responds to a Texas megachurch pastors’ comments regarding Obama and the Antichrist.Ann Coulter’s Use of “Retard”: A Perfect Example of Thoughtless Speech
Our snark-driven, soundbite-fascinated culture seems to actively encourage us to not be thoughtful and circumspect in our speech.America’s Evangelical Leaders Could Learn a Lot From Rachael Denhollander
Our congregations would benefit from future pastors who’ve been influenced by women like Rachael Denhollander.Republicans vs. Twisted Sister, or the Need for Good Cultural Hermeneutics
You can enjoy whatever you want. Just don’t try and make it mean whatever you want.Donald Trump’s Dark Patterns
The Trump campaign’s shady fundraising tactics are very much of a piece with Trump’s extensive history of grifting.Making Sense of Carman’s Cultural Legacy
The popular CCM singer’s music shaped the artistic and political imaginations of countless Christians, for good and ill.Trump’s Chaos
He would rather watch our country burn than ever admit that he was wrong, or worse, that he lost.Becoming Heretics and Idolaters for Donald Trump
David French’s latest column discusses the dark path that many Christian Trump supporters are heading down.The Religious Dissonance of My Youth
The religious leaders of my youth have some explaining to do.The Racism of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts
Imagine listening to the pain of others and then making your response all about your discomfort and frustration.An Open Letter to Senator Ben Sasse Concerning His Fremont High Commencement Speech
In just seven minutes, Sasse dismissed psychology, mocked students’ fitness, insulted Jeremys everywhere, and much more.Pitying Our President
I don’t hate Donald Trump but I do pity him.Christianity Today: “Trump Should Be Removed from Office”
The leading evangelical publication asks pointed questions of Trump’s evangelical supporters.Trump’s Casual Cruelty
I’ve come to realize that there’s nothing about Trump that I don’t find offensive on a moral or spiritual level.The Republican Party’s Moral Disfigurement
Republicans may disagree with Trump in private, but they’ll never do so publicly.