The display at the Olympics was not innocent fun gone too far or Europeans just being artsy. It was bullying a minority.
Short Take
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Dear JD Vance: Childless women are deeply passionate about the future of this country.
I am a childless woman who has had a very happy, and blessed, life. For over 50 years, I have had a stake in the well-being of my country as well as in its future.
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I sympathize with the Olympics Last Supper outrage. But save some for the world’s more serious Christian persecution.
The half-hearted “sorry if people were offended” apologies have been Olympian exercises in gaslighting, but I find myself wishing that the Christian community reserved some of that righteousness for more legitimate experiences of persecution.
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‘The Last Supper’ Olympics controversy and the temptation of outrage
I just don’t care all that much about being insulted. I don’t think you should care that much. And I don’t think Jesus cares all that much, either!
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Coconuts, Context and Brat: Let Kamala Harris be a meme
Vice President Kamala Harris has been something of a meme machine since before day one in the White House. What’s wrong with that?
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Republican or Democrat: Don’t make an idol of political parties
As we head into this election season, consider how you can ground yourself in a politics bigger than the idolatry of parties or politicians.
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Are Americans ready to forgive Donald Trump?
In his first speech since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the former president seemed humbled and sought to bring the country together. But can this person unite America?
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The J.D. Vance pick is a reminder for Catholic voters: Neither party deserves our uncritical support
At one time, the presence of Catholics on both major-party tickets would have been cause for celebration. But now Mr. Vance and Mr. Biden reflect the political divisions among U.S. Catholics.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Did God save Donald Trump’s life?
Once we start thinking about what God clearly made happen or clearly didn’t make happen, it opens up a whole world of uncomfortable questions.
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I’m tired of hearing politicians say ‘This is not who we are’ after political violence
My fellow Americans, I have some bad news: This is who we are.