The events over the past few weeks have been troubling to say the least, with far-reaching consequences. In the aftermath, there has been anger, confusion, mistrust and division. It seems that the one thing that we can all agree on is that things are falling apart, but for a variety of different reasons. Forces of Evil are dividing this nation, leaving most people with a helpless feeling, wondering what can...
Here it is, Election Day 2019 in the United States. Like every year at this time, rhetoric has been firing from political lemming pundits on both sides of the aisle. Unfortunately, this milestone marks that we are less than a year until the big presidential 2020 election. Prepare for an onslaught of craziness over the next 12 months! I think that we all can agree that the country seems to...
In response to recent mass shootings and other violence against religious and racial groups, people have united by denouncing hate in various ways. “Stop the Hate” is the common theme of rallies, candlelight vigils, and even charity T-shirts and hats. It is heartening to see communities come together in one voice to denounce hatred in all its forms. If we want to see continued change in our society, we each...
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little 7-year old Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. Now, Alex had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside him and said quietly, “Good morning, Alex.” Alex replied, “Good morning,...
In spectacular fashion, media bias and advancement of narrative was on display in this week’s incident at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. At the center were boys from Covington Catholic High in Kentucky, in town for the annual March For Life Rally, who got caught up in an altercation between radical Black Israelites and liberal Native Americans. All the ingredients were there in a perfect set up: white, male,...
If you are asking this question, you probably already know why it is boring… It is boring to you because you think it is not very entertaining to watch a priest or minister recite prayers, with a congregation reciting a script back in unison, often with minimal expression. It is boring to you to hear music and singsongs that you would never listen to anywhere else but in church. It...
Here it is, late-August, and it’s back-to-school time again. As exciting and anxious as it is for all kids, it is even more so for recent high school graduates heading to college for the first time. Moving away to college is a big step and an opportunity for personal growth. Meeting a diverse group of people and seeing the world from new perspectives can be a great thing, and colleges...
Recently the media turned its great eye to the situation on the US – Mexican border in the wake of President Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy on illegal immigration. The coverage was what you would expect being that division, controversy and outrage drives ratings, clicks and profits. Images of crying children apparently separated from their parents graced magazine covers and smartphone screens, as the left attacked Trump and his supporters, while...