politics
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Can We Live with Ourselves?
What does it take to resist totalitarianism? In the years following the Holocaust, German-Jewish-American philosopher Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) devoted herself to this question. Arendt believed that trying to understand how and why the Holocaust had happened was an essential task… Continue reading
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(Anti-)Christian Politics
President Donald Trump has been in his second term for less than two months and has signed nearly ninety executive orders already.1 The sheer number, to say nothing of the content, is astounding. With each executive order and piece of… Continue reading
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Part II of Something: Peace
I’ve been intending to write Part II of Act Fast for months now. Initially, I was embarrassed that I have nothing earth shattering or even positive to say about my progress with my financial stewardship. Shopping and spending are one… Continue reading
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I Remember, I Believe
Friends, the beginning of repentance is facing the truth of who we are, so that we know exactly what it is we need to turn away from. Our hope is not in a universe which arcs towards justice by itself,… Continue reading
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Weird Politics, Weird Christianity
It’s been a strange couple of weeks in U.S. politics. In late July, Joe Biden unexpectedly ended his presidential re-election campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Not soon after, the word “weird” became a cornerstone of Democratic messaging, primarily… Continue reading
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Resisting the Political Violence of Herod (and others)
Friends, we will be inundated with the violence of Herod. We already are all the time. It’s around us constantly. It is a story that stands in contrast to the story that we are invited to create, a story that… Continue reading
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Silence or Justice: The Church and Politics
Abstaining from political and social advocacy is the privilege of those who benefit from the status quo, those whose position, power, and wealth is preserved by existing laws and policies. In the face of injustice, especially injustice implemented by fellow… Continue reading
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Advent Waiting in an Evil World
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of his father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom… Continue reading
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How Our Theology Keeps Us Racist
How could it be possible for a group of Christians to think twice about collectively condemning white supremacy? Many were asking this question last month as we watched the drama of the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention unfold… Continue reading
