I. THE PROBLEM: Jesus says to turn the other cheek. [See a summary of this post.] Is it ever appropriate for Christians to resist authority? Many of us feel there is much in the behavior of our...
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“It Will Happen Here.” Solidarity is the Only Possible Response.
When so many groups are under attack a collective response is the only response. They're attacking all of us to make us feel atomized and fearful.
Do Not Be Upset. Do Not Be Afraid. Even If Everything is Changing. (Teresa of Avila)
“The Bookmark of Teresa of Jesus” Do not be upset. Do not be afraid. Everything is changing. God alone is changeless. Patience attains the goal. Who has God has everything. God alone...
It’s Not Foreigners, Atheists and Gays Who Must Turn! 2 Chronicles 7:14
In this Scripture it’s NOT the foreigners and unbelievers who have to “turn”! WHO ARE WE TALKING ABOUT HERE? Bible passages were not written to us personally. We are looking over the shoulders of...
The Petty God is Bad But Worshiped Everywhere, in All Religions
There is a God we hear of often, whose worshipers we meet often. It is not good. It is Petty, Picky, Fussy, Perpetually Critical, Proud, Argumentative, Controlling, Picayunish, Obsessive, Often...
The Love Off-Switch – Say “But Abortion” and You Don’t Have to Love Your Neighbors!
If you mention any social issue needing attention, that does not involve abortion agitation, some people come back with – “Well, there are more abortions than there are victims of that...
If You Do Not Love Your Neighbor Whom You CAN See – Can You Love God?
Together in Flexible Resistance – Naomi Klein Has Hope
John Paul II: Private Prayer and the Dangers of Public Life
The Quiet Places in Our Lives Make Our Public Activity Safer
Together in Flexible Resistance – Chris Moore-Backman Understands
We Must Speak Up. “Lift your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their sins.”
Pro-Life: What Do They Want, or Actually Do?
Jesus and Racism – Samaritan Lives Matter – Black Lives Matter
Evangelicalism is Broken. Do They Know? Do They Care? (review of Labberton’s “Still Evangelical?”)
Short Quotes – Martin Luther King’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"*
German Christians Sold Out to Power and Glory
Nurse – Philosopher Makes Case for COMPASSION, CARING as a Primary Value
6 Truths for the Trump Years – Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Crucial Issues Today
Together in Flexible Resistance – Naomi Klein Has Hope
How Can One Recover From Near or Actual Trump-Worship?
German Christians Sold Out to Power and Glory
Vice President Mike Pence is a Very Dangerous Kind of Christian – He Sells His Soul for Power
The Moral Priorities of Jesus – What Did Jesus Teach?
Together in Flexible Resistance – Chris Moore-Backman Understands
John Paul II: Private Prayer and the Dangers of Public Life
What If Christians Are Persecuted Here? Advice from the Bible.
Pro-Life: What Do They Want, or Actually Do?
“Woe to those who make unjust laws.” – Isaiah
NO RELIGIOUS BULLIES. We Must “Lift Our VOICES” – While We Lay Down Our SWORDS.
6 Truths for the Trump Years – Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
The Love Off-Switch – Say “But Abortion” and You Don’t Have to Love Your Neighbors!
Theocracy (Religion Runs the Government) – We Would Deeply Regret It
Many Will Die. This Tax “Reform” is a Vicious Assault Against Us and People We Care About.
Our Grave National Danger – Links & Quotes
Why Many Christians Do Not Vote Republican
You MUST Obey? No. You Are Not a Dog. Romans 13.
It’s Not Foreigners, Atheists and Gays Who Must Turn! 2 Chronicles 7:14
Evangelicalism is Broken. Do They Know? Do They Care? (review of Labberton’s “Still Evangelical?”)
Govt Going Bad
Who Can You Believe? If They Claim to be Christian, “Keep Your Hand on Your Wallet.”
The Cycle of Torture: What Goes Around Comes Around
“Declaration of Independence” – from What?
Are YOU On This List Yet? We are All In Increasing Danger.
Have We Been Actually Voting for Contempt and Hate? Are You On One of The Lists?
“Dark Purpose Beneath the Cloak of Christian Piety” – Bonhoeffer
Christians & Churches Should Not Enforce the Bible on Us.