It is hard to love God in the abstract. Christians often say that we love what is good and right and true, but I bet very few of us are willing to die for that abstraction.
Tag: power
#MeToo & What’s Next?
I’ve been sitting uneasily with the #MeToo movement. I believe in calling out sexual harassment, sexual assault or sexual misconduct. Indeed, my spirit needs us to do so. But #MeToo doesn’t leave enough room for me to operate as an agent. To be sure, I have been victim. I’m not sure I know an adult…
Is Grace Cheap for Powerful Men?
Dr. James Dobson, a leader in evangelical Christianity, wrote an open letter and gave interviews in June 2016 endorsing Donald Trump for President. In them, he referred to Donald Trump as a “baby Christian.” Someone new to Christianity, having very recently been born again. He explained that while Trump didn’t speak like a Christian or…
