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Following the 2024 election, conservatives—particularly Christian conservatives—occupy a position of political prominence, yet encounter significant criticism. Adversaries denounce us as ungracious victors, citing the pointed…
The political landscape surrounding Donald Trump has created what I call “Post-Traumatic Trump Derangement Syndrome” (PTTDS) – a condition affecting Americans across the political spectrum…
Catastrophizing—whether it’s melting ice caps, killer cops, or creeping fascism—acts as a power grab, cloaking ideology in urgency. It’s less about solving problems and more…
High church traditions—prevalent in Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and some Anglican, Episcopalian, Lutheran, and Presbyterian circles—bring a layered heritage of liturgy, sacraments, and ecclesiastical authority to Christianity.…
Trump’s economic approach is fundamentally rooted in economic nationalism, prioritizing domestic industry, employment, and trade fairness. While tariffs may raise costs temporarily, they serve as…
In global politics, expansionism is often framed as an aggressive and destabilizing force. When Russia invades Ukraine or China claims the South China Sea, they…
When discussing child sexual abuse, the media often highlights high-profile cases involving Catholic clergy, leaving the impression that religious leaders represent the most abusive group.…
In Jesus’ parable of the sower (Mark 4:1–20, Matthew 13:1–23), he describes different types of soil that represent how the human heart receives the word…
In the polarized landscape of modern politics, labels often obscure more than they reveal. Terms like progressivism or wokeness serve as shorthand for broad ideological…
The term progressive politics can encompass a broad range of ideas and policies, but its exact meaning often depends on the cultural, historical, and political…
My wife recently asked me if are sinning by not taking the entire Sunday off to spend with God – she was conflicted because Mondays…
The Biden admin used rosy economic KPIs that ignored real struggles—stagnant wages, high costs, and rising debt. Better metrics like RWI, COLI, and LFPR would…
I do not give Trump carte blanche in my judgements. But, like other MAGA idol worshipers, I give him much more leeway than a person…
Like many tepid Trump supporters during his first term, I was worried that his approach seemed reckless, if not capricious. However, the list of “impossible”…
The episode promotes a critical and skeptical approach towards understanding climate change, emphasizing the importance of independent research, questioning assumptions, and recognizing the influence of…
As a Christian writer considering the use of satire, I find myself at a crossroads. On one hand, satire can be a powerful tool for…
The narrative arc of Christianity is complex, but the most amazing thing is that even though it is highly symbolic and archetypal, God accomplishes such…
One of my favorite iconoclasts, Dilbert creator Scott Adams, has created another nice hierarchy. Where are you on your climate alarm journey? 1. Trust the…
One of the most interesting of epistemological arts is the art of debate. While we all like a good fight, we also like a fair…
Kirk Durston has written a fine suite of articles on the three types of science, and has done a short set of corresponding podcasts on…
Characters: Sophia: A seeker of truth, raising objections to the concept of federal headship. Theophilus: A theologian, presenting a defense of federal headship and God’s…
It has been recently admitted that child and female sex trafficking make nearly equal money for the drug cartels as drug trafficking, around $13B. 1 …
We are all familiar with the Catholic rosary, but it’s anathema to many Protestants, primarily because it’s full of prayers to Mary instead of God,…
The tendency to frame complex issues and morality in stark, binary terms shapes many progressive policies, preventing nuanced, balanced solutions. Progressivism often emphasizes ideals like…