James Talarico isn’t the only Democratic candidate making faith a calling card of his campaign this year. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed will face Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Aug. 4. In a fundraising letter this week,...
The Christian faith battle between the Right and the Left is on full display in this year’s election cycle. In Texas, James Talerico has made claims that his drive into the public square comes from his Christian faith. This motivation is…
For years, I assumed she had gone to school. There was nothing about her that suggested otherwise. She was thoughtful, articulate and curious. English was her native language, and our conversations always were engaging. She asked perceptive questions, listened carefully…
As our nation gears up for midterm elections, I am reminded of two important truths: Confidence and charisma do not equal competence Likability does not equal accuracy or integrity Consider the case of Graham Platner. Platner, an outside Democrat picked…
We are two and a half decades into the 21st century, and the Black Church stands where it always has stood in times of social change — at the crossroads between remaining a vital institution for the survival and flourishing…
I have known many saints in my life. My great-aunt Minnie was one. My grandmother “Dood” was too. The lady I call Momma, Penny, is still a saint of affirmation. My spouse, Lauren, has a saint’s patience. She should. She…
Amid the cries to Make America Christian Again, the truth is, Christianity never had a chance. Orthodox theologian David Bentley Hart said as much in an interview provocatively titled, “David Bentley Hart: The Theologian is a Quiet Rioter.” Here are…
James Talarico isn’t the only Democratic candidate making faith a calling card of his campaign this year. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed will face Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Aug. 4. In a fundraising letter this week,…
Remember September last year when hundreds of educators across the nation were facing firing or disciplinary actions for posting personal comments about the death of Charlie Kirk? The rash and reactionary decisions by school boards, superintendents and university presidents have…
The second fatal shooting in less than a week involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has renewed calls for investigations, protests and demands that immigration officers stop terrorizing American communities. The latest deadly ICE action occurred around 7:30 a.m. July…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States in general and the Trump administration specifically should not have to answer to the International Criminal Court. Rubio wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal July 13 explaining why…
To the family and friends of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and to our countless other hard-working, community-building immigrant neighbors, “In the name and Spirit of Christ our Lord, we are deeply sorry for the actions of the United States government.” A…
While I disagreed with Sen. Lindsey Graham on his support of what has been called “endless wars,” I found his presence and usually his comments on television news to be insightful and moving. My wife and I gave money to…
