In his blog post on April 27, 2016 (https://theboeskool.com/2016/04/27/boycotting-target-is-about-the-least-christian-thing-you-could-do/), Mr. Boeskool makes the case that boycotting Target over its public…
Structural Racism—It Doesn’t Exist
One of the things about American culture and society is our racism. It’s not the only thing, or the most…
A Setback and a Resurrection
I am celebrating Easter today, which is a reminder to Christians that death is not the final answer. We celebrate…
Forgiveness—What Is Possible? What Is Demanded?
I heard a story on NPR the other day. Seems that in Maryland there’s a push to review the sentences…
Remarks to the Muslim Association of Snoqualmie Ridge
Back in November of 2015, Washington State Representative Jay Rodne (R-05) made some inflammatory remarks about Muslims and Sharia law,…
He Was Twelve
When I was twelve I discovered in an old box of books a novel by Booth Tarkington. “Penrod” was the…
Between the World and Me: a Review
Between the World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates 163 pages Spiegel & Grau, July 14, 2015 So this is a beautiful,…
We Americans and Our Violence
Someone posted recently that “we Americans” demanded that Muslims in America speak out against violence because “we Americans” were terrified…
Who Are the Good Guys and Who Are the Bad Guys
Are all Muslims terrorists? Are any Christians terrorists? There are somewheres around 2B Christians in the world, and 1.2B Muslims.…
Paris, Beirut, Japan, Kenya,…
It’s been a world of hurt lately, and yet it always is. It is always true that the poor are…
Do I Have Privilege?
The short answer is “Yes.” The longer answer is more nuanced, because of course I don’t see or experience my…
Christ-follower in All Things
http://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000004005499/would-jesus-wear-a-sidearm.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone I don’t get it that Christians claim they need guns to “protect” themselves in America. We aren’t in Somalia…
Snoqualmie’s Bad Hire Puts North Bend at Risk
Officer Nicholas Hogan of the Snoqualmie Police Department was hired by Snoqualmie after being fired by the City of Tukwila…
Be the Church
Protect the environment. Care for the poor. Forgive often. Reject racism. Fight for the powerless. Share earthly and spiritual resources.…
What About ‘Those People’? Why Don’t They Fix Their Own Lives?
“Why don’t ‘those people’ fix their own lives and culture instead of rioting all the time?” I hear this question…
When We Would Tell Others
There is an awesome story in the Christian New Testament where Peter and Jesus (post-resurrected, not-yet-ascended) have an interaction about…
Is Truth Nihilism? A Response to Some Charges about “Between the World and Me”
First off–I’m not a trained philosopher. I don’t have special insight. I just have my opinions. And I haven’t finished…
Why Pursue Justice?
Why pursue justice for our brothers and sisters? Why not sit back? Let someone else speak out, someone else march,…
What Must We Then Do?
I’m a Christian, and I also believe in the power of reason. I don’t think anyone is convinced to switch…
Somehow What Matters Doesn’t Matter
Somehow Christians don’t get upset when tens of millions of children in America go to bed hungry. Somehow Christians don’t…
Review: Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County: A Family, a Virginia Town, a Civil Rights Battle
Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County: A Family, a Virginia Town, a Civil Rights Battle by Kristen Green…
Questions for Christians Searching for Answers
From the Internets. Some questions to ask before insisting that your version of Christianity should be mandated as a rule…
Being Jesus to the World We Live In
We always had the chance to be Christian. To be like Christ. To be loving and sacrificial, to care for…
Black Lives Matter or All Lives Matter?
Someone asked recently “Why isn’t it ‘All Lives Matter’?” Here’s my response: When a house is burning down you send…
How Marriage Equality Affects You
Here’s the real scoop: A quick guide to how the Supreme Court decision on marriage affects you. (h/t/ Kai Bolger)…
Symbols and Signposts
Recently a friend forwarded a link to me and asked me to comment on it. I’ll post the link here,…
Just Words / Just Words
Much of what is happening now in the world of the Internet and the media focuses on several issues: The…