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 …
Biden has dropped out of the presidential election contest and endorsed Vice President Harris. If Speaker Johnson’s previous statements are to be believed, the GOP will likely challenge this move in court. So, the drama …
I first wrote this as a long rambling Facebook status. After someone shared it, I decided that I should make it into a short post. I think with the elevated politicization of, well, everything, over …
I was eight years old when Ronald Reagan was shot. I have only a vague memory of it. Despite attending a Southern Baptist Church, my family were not Reagan fans. This was especially true of …
Like many Americans, I watched the June 27th Presidential debate in horror. It was difficult to watch the repeated lies of Donald Trump and the general impotence of Joe Biden. It struck me that these …
I really should cut the Facebook habit. But there have been times in the last couple of years when Facebook was my link to sanity, my link to people who thought more like me, and …
I think everyone on Facebook has a few grammar nerds who regularly post about things like the Oxford Comma or rant about the improper use of the word “literally.” While I’m not aggressive about these …
It is a statistical fact that conspiracy theories engage more followers and see further reach in times when people feel helpless and out of control. This article does not attempt to respond to any one …
Even though I live in town, there’s a non-park wooded area within a short distance of my house that I sometimes like to go for a walk through. As woods go, they’re not as enchanted …
Recently, there have been disagreements within Christianity over the church’s role in the political sphere. Christians are wondering if Republicanism is wrapped too tightly into the fabric of American Evangelicalism. Most, however, say no. To …