The Story of America is a Failed Group Project

The Story of America is a Failed Group Project

America was never a group project. In fact, in practice, the country acted independently of those indigenous to Turtle Island and created laws to ensure that Africans and African Americans could not contribute. This democratic project remains restricted to a...
MAGA, It’s Time

MAGA, It’s Time

MAGA, the time to make a decision is now. In the words of holy Scripture, “Whom will you serve” (Joshua 24:15)? On Easter morning, the President of the United States posted a deeply offensive and bigoted statement on Truth Social. Addressing the Iran War, he wrote,...
Rifts on the Religious Right

Rifts on the Religious Right

Media coverage often paints the Christian Right as monolithic, usually under the rubric of Christian nationalism. But, in fact, the movement has always been varied and not always of one mind on essential matters. Profound differences exist on a wide range of...
The Epiphany Season: By Another Road

The Epiphany Season: By Another Road

Several years ago, I began an annual practice of giving my children a final gift on Epiphany. The purpose was to remind them that Christmas lasts more than one day, with the twelve days of Christmas occurring after December 25. Epiphany is also its own season, leading...