NEURAL FIRINGS

Yes, And

Some of the most concerning things happening in our social discussions right now are false dichotomies about how to address issues. I’d...

What Does Appreciation Look Like?

Sometimes a truism pops up in a time and manner that is unexpected and may be totally new to us. Take, for instance, “Art imitates life.”...

Cultural De-escalation

(originally posted 11/22/20) We’re at a troubling place in our country, one where politics have become a primary element of personal...

Freedom of What, Again?

(originally posted 7/5/20) The First Amendment is a cherished part of our Constitution but we need to have a hard talk about what it...

Privilege, not Privileged

(originally posted 6/12/20) “White privilege” is a common bone of contention in our country, and I’ll admit I didn’t understand it...

Fear, Evangelical Christianity, Racism, and Police

(originally posted on 6/7/20) One thing I have found remarkable, growing up in a suburban evangelical setting and then leaving, is how...

My Journey to Understanding My Underlying Racism

(originally posted 6/3/20) My purpose in writing this is the hope that what I experienced can help other well-intentioned white people...

(Another) Racist Day in America

(originally posted 5/27/20) Memorial day this year was quite a poignant day in our country, even beyond the current standard that is the...

The Economy is a Tool, Not a God

(originally posted 5/24/20) The economy is a tool, one of many in the arsenal of humankind. Toolmaking is one of the defining...

The New Coronavirus is Tailor-Made for 2020 America

(originally posted 5/12/20) The new coronavirus and its associated pandemic are remarkably well suited to wreak havoc on the 2020 United...