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September 2026

September 22, 2026

Why I Am No Longer a Christian Zionist

My journey away from Christian Zionism definitely took place over time. In the early years...

May 2026

May 05, 2026

The Gospel Above Party: Why I Speak Critically of Power

Thanks for your replies to my message on Facebook regarding my repost of Rick Steves'...

February 2026

February 25, 2026

A Scholar Weighs In: Why Don’t You Listen to Our Voices?

Recently, a number of former students of mine have expressed their appreciation for my teaching...

November 2025

November 04, 2025

Obey Governments? Not What Paul Said: Reading Rom 13 Well

For many, the Bible is clear, “be in subjection to the governing authorities” (Rom 13:1)....

October 2025

October 21, 2025

Why I think this won’t end well for Gaza

Will the present ceasefire lead to a lasting, just peace? My opinion, in a word,...

October 09, 2025

Why Trump winning the Nobel Prize Today might not be good

Regardless of what you think of Trump, there was some hope he would live up...

August 2025

August 27, 2025

The Myth of Israel’s “Right to Self-Defense”

There is a danger when using the "right to self-defense" argument. Jesus warned that "all...

August 15, 2025

When Trump and MAGA Meet the War Machine

Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet today. I truly hope that a just peace...

August 05, 2025

They Are Starving—And We’re Still Debating Blame

"The problem is not the warnings. The problem lies with those who don’t want to...

July 2025

July 31, 2025

“It Started on October 7”? Debunking the Myths About Gaza

4 Myths Debunked Suppose a teacher entered the school’s playground during recess only to look...

July 17, 2025

Immigration: US & Israel: You can’t have your cake & eat . .

Sorry for the abbreviated title, but I am limited to the number of characters I...

July 10, 2025

Seeing Clearly—While Blind: Dangerous Deception & the Church

Dear Jesus, I thank you that I am not like others. They may be deceived,...

July 02, 2025

I love Israelis but does Ted Cruz?

I am sure by now you have heard the interview with Tucker Carlson and Senator...

June 2025

June 26, 2025

4 Key Reasons the U.S. Can’t Legally Wage War on Iran

In part one of this post, I noted 6 things about the US involvement in...

June 24, 2025

10 things about the war in Iran and the US’ involvement

While many Christians advocate for the war with Iran and the US involvement, I say...

June 19, 2025

What’s the Church’s Greatest Threat? It’s Not What You Think

Is Deception the Church’s Greatest Threat Today? I was asked to write a post on...

June 10, 2025

When Character Is Cast Aside: Trump, the Church, and Witness

I believe that the goal of the Christian life is to grow in the likeness...

June 05, 2025

Team Jesus or Team Empire? Rethinking Our Allegiances: Pt 2

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The...

June 03, 2025

The US Tax Bill Through the Lens of Jesus & the Widow’s Mite

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The...

May 2025

May 29, 2025

Antisemitism? Yes, but is it also a result of Israel’s acts?

I, along with many others, expressed my condolences last week to the family and friends...

May 21, 2025

Starving Gaza: Evangelicals justify war & ignore Famine #4

NB: This is my fourth post in my series on my personal journey of deconstruction

May 19, 2025

Gaza: This Isn’t Complicated: Starving People Is a War Crime

Suppose a report surfaced showing that a local penitentiary refused to feed the prisoners on...

May 14, 2025

Israel-Gaza: What About the Babies? Yeah, What About Them?

Today (May 14), Israelis and most Jews around the world celebrate the 77th birthday of...

May 13, 2025

Christianity & Nationalism are they Mutually exclusive? YES!

Christian Nationalism is an oxymoron? How so? I begin by pointing out that the mere...

May 10, 2025

Anti-Boycotting Act: When Dissent vs Israel becomes illegal

While the world watches on, and while many Christians in the US continue to support...

April 2025

April 29, 2025

Terrorism doesn’t arise in a vacuum: another thought on Gaza

The claim is often made that all that is needed to end the war on...

April 26, 2025

I’m deeply troubled that Ben Gvir can speak freely in the US

Israel continues its assault on Gaza A few days ago, the Palestinian Ministry of Health...

April 24, 2025

Genocide: Why do we have to wait so long to cry out?

Virtually everyone today agrees—80 years later—that the Nazi effort to eliminate European Jewry was one...

April 21, 2025

The truth may make you free, but gaining power not included

John 8:32: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”...

April 14, 2025

Israel’s war on Gaza: When is it “enough”?

An interviewer asks a medical doctor, “Are children in Gaza being shot by snipers?” His...