In a moment rife with cultural conflict that continues to divide churches and families, Jay Green offers a fresh and fascinating framework for understanding how Christians are engaging in public discourse. His analysis stretches beyond the usual Left/Right dichotomy and may help you clarify your own positions as you navigate the cultural winds and waves.
https://currentpub.com/2022/11/28/forum-the-new-shape-of-christian-public-discourse/
It’s no surprise that illiberalism is on the rise. Here’s a classic piece from Anne Applebaum describing its spread and the consequences we face if we let it grow unchecked. “Democratic principles like the rule of law, the right to self-defense, the right to a just trial—even the right to be forgiven—will wither.” How the old Puritanism has taken on a new face in secular America. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/
Universities are increasingly taking positions on a variety of social justice issues. Here’s why that might be a bad idea.
https://heterodoxacademy.org/blog/universities-should-adopt-institutional-neutrality/
In April of 2020 militia members stood in protest outside the office of Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. They had a perfect right to protest, but what made their action so unforgettable was that they were carrying loaded rifles. How much more gun craziness are we willing to tolerate?
In these polarized times, many people simply go silent instead of risking the fallout that comes from expressing their opinions. But doing so may make it harder for them to know what they really think. Dissent, debate, and airing competing views may help us hone our views, formulate our positions, and stimulate stronger ideas. Maybe more constructive arguments would be good for all of us.
https://qz.com/how-to-reflect-like-socrates-1849861407