Summary Around the world, different groups claim incompatible gods and revelations, yet each seeks to write its own version of “divine will” into law. The problem is not that people hold private spiritual beliefs; it is what happens when those beliefs are treated as unquestionable mandates for public policy, war, and civil rights. This article […]
Civil Authority as a Moral, Not Religious, Force
1. The Core of Romans 13 Romans 13:1–7 teaches that government is ordained by God to maintain order, justice, and peace in society. It emphasizes that rulers are to “punish those who do evil and praise those who do good” (Romans 13:3–4). This is a secular function: to protect citizens from harm, uphold justice, and […]
The Ultimate Question in the Abortion Debate: Who Gets To Decide?
The abortion debate has long been framed as a moral or medical question: When does life begin? When does personhood start? But beneath the surface of these seemingly objective inquiries lies a deeper, more fundamental question—one that shapes every argument, every law, and every conscience: Who gets to decide? This is not merely a question […]
Republicans Are Not Defending Life—They Are Betraying the American People
Summary The Republican Party’s obsessive focus on banning abortion is not about defending life. It is about enforcing a narrow religious morality on a public that largely rejects it. Polling consistently shows that most Americans want abortion to remain legal, at least in cases of rape, incest, or serious risk to the pregnant person’s health. […]
Religion Has No Place in Government—And the Clock Is Ticking
Summary The separation of church and state is not a relic of the past; it is the last line of defense for American democracy, and it is under direct, urgent assault. Christian nationalists are no longer content to hint at their goals—they are openly campaigning on platforms that would inject religious doctrine into schools, courts, […]
Christian Natural Law – A Theological Framework Disguised as Universal Reason
Summary Christian natural law is often sold as a neutral, rational framework that anyone—religious or not—should be able to accept. It claims to start from “human nature” and “reason” rather than scripture or revelation. But once you look closely, it turns out to rest on specifically Christian assumptions about God, creation, and purpose. It is […]
Religions Can Only Peacefully Coexist With A Secular Government
Religions can only peacefully coexist under a secular government because religious doctrines are inherently exclusive and ultimately seek to impose their worldview on the rest of society. All major religions claim to hold the ultimate truth and view non-adherents as spiritually or morally inferior. This creates a natural tension when religious groups seek political power, […]
Why Public Ten Commandments Displays Are Offensive to Non‑Christians
Summary The Ten Commandments are often presented as neutral, universal moral rules that everyone should feel comfortable seeing in schools, courtrooms, and other public spaces. But the very first commandment divides the world into those who worship the Christian god and everyone else, and treats the second group as morally suspect by definition. When that […]
Christian Nationalism: An Affront to the Founding Fathers and a Threat to American Democracy
The United States was founded not as a Christian nation, but as a secular republic built on the principles of religious liberty, pluralism, and the separation of church and state. Yet today, a growing movement known as Christian nationalism seeks to redefine American identity by asserting that the country belongs to Christians—and that its laws […]
The Christian Right’s Encroachment And Why We Must Push Back
The line between religion and public life in the United States is becoming increasingly blurred. While the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution mandates the separation of church and state, a powerful and organized movement has emerged to challenge that principle: the Christian Right. Driven by conservative evangelical leaders and organizations, this movement is not […]