The Offense of Grace: We Desire Sacrifice, Not Mercy
The situation with Bishop Budde pleading with Donald Trump in her sermon last week to show mercy reminded me of a story from my past. The story is from over a decade ago when I …
Rondall Reynoso
Republicans Can’t be Christian
I am going to say something controversial, “Republicans can’t be Christians.” To the vast majority of Christians, I just said something unthinkable, especially if one is of the evangelical stripe of Christianity. I can feel …
Never Too Old to Be Too Young
Age really wasn’t the issue. It was just a way of dismissing me. I was too young only because in interfered with their itch being scratched.
Am I Hispanic/ Latino/ Chicano?
Am I Hispanic? It seems like such a simple question. But ethnic identity can be complicated these days. I’m 6’5″ with grey eyes and light skin. My mother was from the Appalachian hills in east …
Wrong, Broken, but Unsoiled: Embracing the Joy of Pursuing Justice
November 5th, 2024, started like a normal Tuesday, teaching classes to 18-22 year-olds. I then voted and returned to the office for the rest of the day. That evening, my wife and I joined a …
Faith on View ranked a top Christian website (2026)
Faith on View is honored to be ranked among the top Christian websites on Feedspot. Feedspot considers five categories when establishing rankings: Several years ago, we debuted at #79 on the Top 100 Theology Blogs …
How Lies Spread
Over the last few years, I’ve been concerned about the state of truth in our nation and the proliferation of lies. As a Christian, I believe deeply in the reality of truth and its importance. …
Visio Divina in the Classroom: Seeing through Contemplative Prayer
It is not uncommon for professors at Christian colleges and universities to begin class with prayer. I attended public schools through high school and public colleges until I transferred to a private secular art school …
The Apologetic of Love
Don’t be “That Guy” When I was younger, I really loved apologetics. There is something compelling about knowing the answers. I liked the surety that it helped give me to know that I had a reasoned …
What Do People See? Exploring the Last Supper Vs. Bacchanalia Debate
I am a scholar of art & religion. This is one of those rare moments when my academic discipline intersects with a major media story. I am also a Christian, so this story is of …