By Guest Blogger: Farah Thompson Going into this election, our nation is deeply divided on, well, almost everything. Every side sees a host of problems to fix. I sincerely doubt any American thinks everything is perfect. As someone who cares deeply about America, I find it easy to envision fixing my nation with politics. If … More Guest Post: No matter the result
By Guest Blogger: Farah Thompson Do we deserve 2020? Yes, we do. Before you get angry and huffy with me, let me explain. In all likelihood, you do not deserve the difficulties 2020 has brought so far. But I think it is more than fair to say, we as Americans deserve 2020. For decades and … More Guest Post: If we want America to be better, we must be better
…In the midst of politics, humanity is banished. The “other side” becomes the enemy, and no quarter is given. … More Guest Post: America, I fear for thee
Something about summer puts me in a country music mood. I’m an outspoken country music fan, but I have to make a confession: I didn’t grow up on country music, and I didn’t grow up in the country. Nonetheless I’ve always preferred wide open spaces to city life, and I’ve fallen in love with country … More Proud to be an American: 10 Patriotic Country Songs
We tend to overlook the moral complexity of characters and storylines, cause they’re just fun superhero movies. As broken as our country is, American values run deeper in our culture than we usually realize, and I think it would do us a lot of good to talk about that. … More The Avengers Bolster American Patriotism
I stand in the gap between typical opposing views on feminism—I believe in strong, powerful women who embrace their feminine qualities, play their roles well, and don’t belittle the men around them. That’s why this particular moment in Avengers: Endgame caught my attention and I had to reign my imagination back in to stay present … More That Girl Power Moment in Avengers: Endgame
I saw Captain Marvel on opening night, and what I saw was a stunning new origin story—of a new hero, of Nick Fury, and of the MCU as a whole—carrying bold messages of freedom, justice, family and yes, strong women. But I didn’t see a piece of radical feminist propaganda. … More Captain Marvel: Powerful Womanhood, Not Radical Feminism
Approaching political issues with the love of Christ is easier said than done, especially when it comes to questions as morally challenging as the crisis on our southern border. The story has exploded the internet: President Trump signed an executive order taking a hardline stance on immigration, and families are being separated at the border. … More Border Control & Family Separation: A Christian Approach to the Role of Government
Friends, I don’t know about you, but I’m losing hope. The two major candidates for president are arguably the most detestable individuals ever to seek public office in the United States. Party divisions are deep, mainstream media is centered on the horrible flaws of both candidates, and of late both campaigns are entirely focused on … More Yet We Have This Hope
“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Often attributed to Winston Churchill, this timeless saying emphasizes that, though times change, and though human actions and desires may change in deed, humanity will never change in nature. If we are to understand the fundamental beliefs, assumptions, and problems of humanity today, … More Foundations of Greatness
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