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Protect Institutions of Pluralism
Pluralism, the belief that the coexistence and even cooperation of people with different backgrounds and ideas is good for society, needs institutions to protect it and promote it. The Trump administration aims to destroy, dilute, or distort every sacred institution of pluralism. We must fight against that agenda.
Choose the Right Fear
Bullies like Donald Trump manufacture false enemies. That’s what he was doing with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. If we follow Trump in fearing false enemies and ignoring true ones, we will betray our trust in God and our nation.
Jimmy Carter and the American Character
At Heatherhope we thank God for the life of Jimmy Carter, and mourn his death.
Solstice Dawn: I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining.
Dawn after darkest day of winter solstice reminds us that light conquers darkness, and God’s love is something we can trust in.
Election Postmortem: Did Democrats Lose Because They Are Elite? Should We Speak The Truth In Love If It Annoys People?
The post-election blame game is on. And blaming Democrats for being elite popular. Condescension is wrong. But we don’t become condescending elites just by bothering others with the truth. If the truth hurts us we can grow up and learn from it. Democrats and all of us should always speak the truth in love.
Time To Do More: Reactions to Election 2024
I’m ashamed that Americans have believed lies and surrendered to tactics of fear and hate. But now is the time to do more to protect the vulnerable and awaken America to it’s better angels.
God Made Twilight Too
Sunset on September 17, 2024, reminds us that God made twilight, not just day and night. Perhaps is telling us something through the ordered disorder of nature.
First Reactions to Harris Trump Debate
Kamala Harris was extremely successful debating Donald Trump. I would only urge her and her campaign to point out how destructive anti-immigrant lies are to real human beings, and to clearly name Trump's worldview as pure fantasy that poses a great threat to the nation.
Dump the Dysfunctional Republican Party
Democrats proved to be the functional party by quickly persuading Biden to drop out of this year's presidential race. Republicans showed themselves dysfunctional by failing, for ten years, to renounce the infantile and anti-democratic ways of Donald Trump.
Woke on the Farm
Being woke isn't bad. It opens us to what nature and nature's God are telling us. We need each other, and we need the beautiful balance of Creation.
Authority over Unclean Spirits: Gospel for Pentecost 7B Mark 6:1-13
There are unclean spirits loose in our age—renouncing every call for justice, equity, and care of the planet. But Jesus equips us with power over these—power we must use.