by John D. Pierce | Jan 26, 2021 | Opinion
From my own narrow-minded experiences, I know the problems with ignorance are enhanced by the fact that it doesn’t hurt – and tends to go unrecognized by those who suffer from it most. And, as the poet and novelist Charles Bukowski, put it, “The problem with the world...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 19, 2021 | Opinion
The redefinition of Americanized Christianity from a primary call to follow Jesus to a fear-based ideology has solidified during the highly divisive political activities of recent years. To accomplish this fuller evangelical evolution, words had to change meanings....
by John D. Pierce | Jan 12, 2021 | Opinion
While the Capitol cleaning staff was sweeping up glass and debris, there were the expected calls for national healing and reconciliation. It was time to bridge the political and social divides, we heard. Some voices were well intentioned, even hopeful and perhaps a...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 5, 2021 | Opinion
Yes, I know: “God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, the...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 29, 2020 | Opinion
Focus on the Family founding president James Dobson’s post-election reflection was quite the lament. He took the loss by the incumbent president very personally. For Dobson and other religious-right attention-seekers – often courted by conservative politicians to...