Honoring the image of God and the inherent dignity of all people requires honoring all families.
The Flag in the Corner
I have my own opinion on patriotism in the church until a woman who lost a son in Iraq shares hers, and it becomes obvious that any conversation about the flag in the church isn’t really about the flag in the church.
American Made
“American Made” makes many points about government, drugs, and society, but one rings particularly true: that imperialistic nation-building has done little good and much harm for American citizens.
Citizenship, Identity, and Populism
It is easy for people to celebrate globalization when their own jobs are not subject to foreign workplace export or replacement by imported foreign workers.
America and Syria’s Christians
Syria is complicated. But American Christians shouldn’t use that complexity as an excuse for silence
How Did We Get our Tax System? (And What Can that Teach Us About Reforming It?)
In celebration of the 30th compliance year of the Internal Revenue Code, I’ve compiled three articles covering the past, present, and future of America’s tax system.
Sphere Sovereignty and the Electoral College
How does the concept of the Electoral College look through the lens of sphere sovereignty? By reinforcing the separate and balanced powers that form the bedrock of the American government, I think this system stacks up quite well and is worth preserving.
Populism and the Challenge of Democracy in 2016
In the past decade or so, the march toward globalism and our settled faith in democracy have gone largely unchallenged; however, a variety of political chickens have come home to roost in this past year, exposing the messy reality of systemic corruption and manifesting in a surge of populism around the world.
What Does Social Democrat Mean?
The emergence of Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Party as a major candidate for president has required many Americans to ask themselves, “What is a socialist?” Or, perhaps more appropriately, “What is a social democrat?”
Gun Politics Aren’t About Guns
Gun control is about guns. However, gun politics aren’t actually about guns, at all.
Are the FCC’s “New” Regulations really an “Obamacare for the Internet”?
A few days ago, news services everywhere were abuzz with news about the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) new “Net Neutrality” regulations. While many internet sources have been advocating for this concept for a while now, recent coverage has increased not only because of decisive action by the FCC but also because of a rising tide of criticism and outcry, particularly …
Redeeming the World through the Sphere of Government
The sphere of government is incredibly significant in every aspect of life. It permeates through each of our work settings, the communities in which we live; the school’s that our children attend, to the everyday mundaneness of driving, eating and communicating. So, it begs the question: why aren’t we more passionately involved in this sphere?
Criminal Justice as Ministry
The Criminal Justice System is designed to protect the flourishing of society.