Category: Politics
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John Adams
After finishing David McCullough’s book on The Wright Brothers, I remembered he had written a biography of John Adams that I hadn’t read. I don’t know as much about American history as I should, and since I like McCullough’s work, I decided to read that too. It’s long (650 pages) but informative and quite enjoyable.…
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A Parable
Faith and Christian were teenagers when their parents split in an acrimonious divorce. Their father had been cheating on their mother for years, and made no effort to hide it. He often bragged about it in public, and in the most inappropriate ways. He openly mocked others who were different, whether by race, gender, or…
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the new unmasking
The political conventions are over—the Democrats gave it their best shot and Donald Trump screamed at the world. The highlight of the Republican convention for many was calling back Chachi from what I presume was a stage in Branson, Missouri. By the way, if you have some down time this summer, a fun game to…
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how to win this election
Either Trump or Hillary will win in a landslide if they have the courage to do one simple thing: disappear. Stop talking, tweeting, and teleprompting. Stay off radio, television, and the Internet. Don’t appear in public until after the election. Let the other person have all the attention, and there is no way you will…
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endorsement
Many of us are dismayed by Jerry Falwell Jr.’s endorsement of Donald Trump, especially his remark that Trump’s life reflects the teachings of Christ. As far as I can tell, the main thing that Jesus and Donald have in common is neither thinks he needs forgiveness. Their main difference? Jesus doesn’t think he’s Donald. I…
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malchus in the middle
In my morning devotions I read John 18, and saw something that may help us in this hotly contested Holy Week. When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus in Gethsemane, Peter pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of Malchus, the servant of the high priest (18:10). How embarrassing for Jesus! Jesus was…
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Tim Cook is right
Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote in this morning’s Washington Post, “There’s something very dangerous happening in states across the country.” I think everybody agrees on that. We may disagree about where the largest danger lies. As far as I can tell, everyone agrees that we must never discriminate against another human being. We must never…
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The Internet Is Public Space
Some Christians, churches, and ministries purposefully avoid hard or controversial issues that might offend their non-Christian friends. They will talk a long time about the love of God, but almost never about his wrath. They will mention the cross, but not the conquest of Canaan. They will preach on family, but try to avoid the…
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why the west cannot defeat Isis
In his Friday New York Times column, David Brooks explained that President Obama mistakenly underestimates the attraction of ISIS. He thinks that people join ISIS because they lack jobs and economic opportunity, when actually they are motivated by religion. They believe they are serving God and ushering in the last days. What is a job…
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plea for sanity
Like any American with both a head and a heart, I am appalled that Washington State is about to destroy the livelihood and savings of Barronelle Stutzman, the kind grandmother whose florist shop enjoys serving homosexual customers but doesn’t wish to participate in the celebration of their marriage. Stutzman’s response should make every Christian proud.…
Mike Wittmer 