Category: On Faith
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A Defense of the Innocence of Children: A Response to the Kansas Decision
It is a sign of great moral confusion that we must now contend for truths so obvious that our ancestors would have regarded their denial as madness. That childhood should be protected, that the bodies of children should remain inviolate, that no man ought to maim or sterilize a child under the pretense of mercy—these…
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Debunking Myths: Gender Identity vs. Athletic Competition
There are moments in history when civilization finds itself beset by errors so profound that they might seem the result of some great enchantment—an enfeebling of the mind so complete that man no longer recognizes the most obvious truths. Such is our present confusion regarding the nature of sex and gender, an absurdity so blatant…
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On Racism: A Response to a Race Hustler
“Americans believe in the reality of ‘race’ as a defined, indubitable feature of the natural world. Racism–the need to ascribe bone-deep features to people and then humiliate, reduce and destroy them–inevitably follows from this inalterable condition… But race is the child of racism, not the father.” Ta-Nehisi Coates. Between the World and Me. (New…
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Groundhog Day, the Gospel, and the Grace of Second Chances
Few films capture the essence of human transformation as vividly as Groundhog Day (1993), starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a self-absorbed weatherman trapped in a time loop. Forced to relive February 2nd repeatedly, Phil initially indulges in hedonism, then despairs in his hopeless condition, and ultimately embraces self-improvement and love. This cinematic parable, though…
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The Triumph of Common Sense Over Ideology
In January 2023, Jessica Tapia, a physical education teacher at Jurupa Valley High School in California, was terminated after refusing to comply with the Jurupa Unified School District’s policies regarding transgender and gender-nonconforming students. These policies required teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns, allow them to use facilities corresponding to their gender identity, and withhold…
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‘Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s.’ Christianity, Mercy, and the Truth of the Gospel
On Tuesday, January 21st, Bishop Mariann Budde took it upon herself during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral with President Trump and Vice-President Vance in attendance to issue a personal plea to the president regarding certain groups of people within the United States. There have been plenty of responses to this statement by Budde. …
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The Role of Adam and Eve in God’s Plan of Redemption
The Bible is a unified story where everything connects, weaving together themes of creation, sacrifice, and redemption. It is a collection of sixty-six books composed and compiled over 2,000 years by forty authors on three continents. One of the most striking connections is between Adam’s rib in the Old Testament and the spear that pierced Jesus’ side…
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Why We Celebrate Christmas
I, as most of you, have many fond childhood memories of Christmas. As a kid growing up in Minnesota, our family made it a tradition to travel to a tree farm and hunt for that perfect tree and cut it down ourselves and have our home smelling like pine for the next two weeks. I…
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Rahab: A Story of Redemption and Courage
The story of Rahab, found in the Book of Joshua, is one of the most fascinating and multi-layered narratives in the Bible. Rahab’s actions play a pivotal role in the conquest of Jericho and the broader story of God’s plan for Israel. Here’s an explanation and commentary on Rahab’s lie, her protection of the Israelite…
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The True Cost of Following Jesus Christ
Following Jesus Christ is a profound and life-changing decision, one that demands a personal cost for those who choose to be His disciples. Throughout the Bible, Jesus Himself clearly defines what it means to be His follower, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of this commitment. From counting the cost to embracing suffering and renouncing worldly attachments,…
Seeking Truth in Today's Troubled World 