by Lee B. Spitzer | Jan 26, 2022 | Opinion
Have you ever asked, “How can I make a difference in the face of such overwhelming evil?” It is easy to become discouraged and passive in response to manifestations of systemic evil. How does one make a difference in the struggle, for example, against racism,...
by Lee B. Spitzer | Apr 27, 2021 | Opinion
The Ottoman Empire’s assault upon its Armenian population, later characterized as the Armenian Genocide, commenced in April 1915. After 106 years, the United States government officially declared the horror a genocide. President Joseph Biden issued a statement on...
by Lee B. Spitzer | Mar 31, 2021 | Opinion
I was surprised by the message my breakfast cereal box silently but boldly proclaimed to me: “Find Big Inspiration in the Little Things!” It asserted that “a joyful life is lived in the little things, which tend to add up in a big way.” As our world tentatively...
by Lee B. Spitzer | Jan 8, 2021 | Opinion
As an evangelical Baptist clergy person and American citizen, I believe in free speech and peaceful demonstrations, but I emphatically oppose and condemn the attempted insurrection and occupation of the Capitol building that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021. The irresponsible... by Lee B. Spitzer | Feb 8, 2018 | Opinion
We all would acknowledge that recently our country has experienced a great deal of turmoil, pain and stress. What are we witnessing? A lack of civility in both discourse and behavior cuts across all strata of our society and extends even to the presidency itself....