I’ve responded to the election of Donald Trump like a death. On November 8th, I went to bed in denial thinking that maybe I’d wake up, and it would have been a bad dream. Then I was angry that people would vote for someone I considered unfit for the most important job in the world. Next, I was willing to bargain with the courts in Michigan and Pennsylvania to do a recount. And finally, I was just depressed.
I can’t hide in my liberal California bubble, praying that God does indeed cause an earthquake splitting my state from the rest of the country.
Grey Matters: Should co-workers discuss politics?
ISSUE: This election year, our nation is deeply divided over who should lead our country for the next four years. In this week’s Grey Matters, we look at the issue of talking about politics at work. Specifically, is there any reason for a Trump supporter and a Hillary supporter to talk about this year’s election? […]
Pope Francis tells Trump he’s not a Christian. Trump calls himself humble.
The New York Times reported today that Pope Francis suggested that Donald Trump is not a Christian. Returning home to Rome after a six day trip to Mexico, the Pope told a reporter, “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.” Earlier that day, Pope […]
Learning from my failures in the sermon of Franklin Graham
I failed today in my mission to be a voice for discourse in our nation, not a voice of discord. My high school debate coach always told us to agree to disagree without being disagreeable. And that’s what I want to do, but I let my temper and anger get the best of me today. […]
Any glory in 2nd? Carolina Panthers suffer same fate as Clemson Tigers
What does it mean to come in second place? Last month, the Clemson Tigers tarnished their undefeated record with a loss to Alabama in the college football playoff. In the Super Bowl last night, the Carolina Panthers were stunned by the Denver Broncos. Is there any glory in 2nd? In the United States, coming in second doesn’t […]
Why would someone vote for Trump? Watch video to find out.
I had lunch yesterday with some friends, several of whom are Republican, and nobody got Donald Trump’s appeal. But it’s very important to me to understand the other side. To listen to the views of Trump supporters on issues and try to figure out if we have areas of common ground. I grew up in Anderson, SC. […]
Donald Trump’s take on Christianity
I’ve questioned how and why Donald Trump would have any support from evangelical Christian voters. But as one of my favorite Christian bloggers points out, a chunk of the right wing evangelical movement started in response to racial integration, and Mr. Trump certainly hits all the right notes with his anti-immigrant and overtly racially charged language. This […]
Sarah Palin, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Hate Apologies
A week ago, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) captured ten U.S. sailors whose boats reportedly drifted into Iranian territorial waters. The sailors were kept overnight and released in the morning. The IRGC released a statement: “Following technical and operational investigations and in interaction with relevant political and national security bodies of the country and after […]
South Carolina Republican Primary is One Month Away
When I was in high school, I got a job with NBC News doing exit polls for the South Carolina primary. It was one of the coolest jobs I’ve ever had, and I wish that I could be there on February 20th to interview Republican primary voters. The latest polls show Trump with a 14.5 […]