In Mark 12:31, Jesus summarizes God’s wishes for humanity with the second great commandment: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other greater commandment than these.” His unequivocal language makes it clear that the obligation to love your neighbor as yourself is non-negotiable and timeless. But certain times can tempt us to […]

This piece originally ran in The Hill on 6/12/24 and can also be viewed here. Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts was a victory for the rule of law. But it won’t shake his core base support among white evangelicals. That’s because the quasi-mystical bond they share is based on something more than facts; […]

Are you planning to watch the upcoming Trump-Biden debate? I’ve been weighing this question for myself. As the host of a podcast that includes politics in our topic rotation and as the co-author of a book on how to move towards better Christian politics, I suppose that watching the debate should be something of a […]

Imagine the following scenario. A host invites a guest to his home. The guest fully warns the host, “Are you sure? Some of your neighbors will think I’m not one of them and will not like me.” The host reassures the guest that his invitation stands. So, the guest packs up his bags and leaves […]

My good friend David French had been invited to speak at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In America (PCA). But when his invitation was announced, the right-wing faction within the PCA — along with forces outside the PCA — generated a mob-like response to have him canceled. It’s tragic when individual Christians cancel […]