A faith-based perspective on trending topics
As I’m typing this piece, there are exactly five hours until President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as President of the United States. We will experience a change in regime, for better or worse, depending on your political stance and perspective. It is difficult to believe that just two weeks before, we saw four deaths as a …
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President Trump recently announced that the Holy City of Jerusalem will be named as the capital of Israel. The heads and patriarchs of Christian churches in Jerusalem didn't take too kindly to the announcement that the ancient city is now Israel's capital, and took to the media to express their concerns. "We are certain that such …
On Thursday, November 30th, President Donald Trump along with his wife Melania, kicked off this holiday season with an encouraging declaration. President Trump proclaimed that Jesus is the reason for the season during the yearly Christmas tree lighting ceremony. "From the earliest days of nation Americans have know Christmas is a time for prayer and …
Senator Jeff Flake announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2018 and will be leaving his seat in the Senate when his term runs out in January 2019. The basis for his choice? Disdain for the lack of leadership exhibited by President Donald Trump. This announcement came as a shock to his …
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Racial bias is running rampant in America, with disastrous consequences. From police officers who see suspects as “scum,” “monsters,” and “situations to be dealt with;” to the assumption that African Americans on PWI (predominantly white institution) campuses – these assumptions lead to behaviors which affect individuals. Some bias is overt or explicit, like companies who throw …
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Convenience: Its a way of life for all of us. To many, it seems to be an appanage that is abused and misused. In some things, it is a necessary choice. But, when the choice is the life or death of a child, the convenient choice is not the right choice. In 2015, a total …
President Trump has been under the microscope again for comments he made about Army Sgt. La David Johnson’s tragic death while in action that occurred on October 4th, 2017. The President contacted the widow of Sergeant Johnson, Myeshia, to extend his condolences to her and her family. During the five minute conversation, President Trump inappropriately …
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It is no secret that Donald Trump is viewed by many as a proverbial "know-it-all." His wealthy pedigree and successful real estate career has build a shield of becoming teachable, which has been displayed by a significant number of tweets that he posts. Throughout numerous media outlets, even the strong surrogates have admitted at times …
In an attempt to make a statement towards racial inequality and discrimination, players of the National Football League have extended the act of kneeling during the national anthem. This gesture is a spin-off of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and NFC Champion Colin Kaepernick, who boldly remained seated during the national anthem during the 2016 …
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Secretary of Education Betty DeVos made an alarming announcement recently about the directive put into effect by the Obama administration about campus sexual assault. Her decision has completely undermined that efforts of former President Obama and puts more lenient guidelines on offenders of sexual crimes that occur on school campuses. Far too often, victims …
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