Tag: Politics

John Grisham’s “The Widow”: Fostering Empathy through Fiction

John Grisham's latest novel, "The Widow," is an excellent example of how fiction can foster empathy.

“The Kids These Days”: A Response

Generational contempt and the world our children will inherit.

Do I Really Need to Love Everybody?

American Politics, Augustine's "ordo amoris," and an overwhelming commandment.

This is the Turning Point

Five reflections on Charlie Kirk, American politics, and Christianity in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

When Jesus Pulls Up a Barstool

A reflection on a scene from Father Stu (2022) as it relates to hearing God.

The Fading Flag: How Civic Duty Lost its Shine

A personal story of passion for American politics--from idealism to disillusionment.

Have We Lost Our Humanity?

When we focus on categories instead of people, we steal dignity from people and dehumanize them.

“Give Me Your Poor”?

Do we really believe in "liberty and justice for all"?

The Redefinition of Same-Sex Friendship

Close, comfortable, same-sex friendships do not necessitate LGBT potential, regardless of what Hollywood says. . . 2 Samuel 1:26.

When Secular Entertainment is More God-Fearing Than Our Politicians

Of all the horribly sick mantras in our world today, I firmly believe that the one that tops the list goes something like this, "It's a woman's body, so it's her choice." . . . Leviticus 18:21.