You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The Classics were written by privileged, bigoted white men, and we should remove them from our curriculums.” What would you say? We are all prone to be so absorbed in our contemporary problems that we lose sight of what is eternally and universally true, good, and …
You’re in a conversation and someone start talking about rights: “human rights,” “women’s rights,” “gay rights,” “trans rights,” or maybe they refer to things like healthcare, income, or a job as “rights.” What would you say? Definitions matter. In conversations, we often find ourselves using the same vocabulary as others, but not …
You’re scrolling through social media and someone shares a post that doesn’t sound quite right. Is it true, or is it another case of misinformation on the Internet? What would you say? Misinformation has always been around, but it’s even more of a challenge now that so much of our lives are …
You’re in a conversation and someone calls you “intolerant,” not because you are being cruel or harsh but only because you disagree. It’s clear that their understanding of “tolerance” and your understanding of “tolerance” are very different things. What would you say? Definitions matter. In conversations with others, we often find ourselves …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “I’m a Christian but I don’t go to church because I don’t get anything from it.” What would you say? Many Christians practice a do-it-yourself faith. While a majority of the population still claims to be Christian, church attendance is at a historic low. Clearly, …
You’re in a conversation with someone about “truth,” but you get the sense that what they mean by “truth” and what you mean by “truth” are not the same thing. What would you say? Definitions matter. In conversations with others, we’ll often find that we are using the same vocabulary, but not …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “We have to respect the rights of children. No one, not even their parents, should be allowed to interfere with their sexual autonomy. We have to let them decide who they really are.” What would you say? Children’s rights are absolutely crucial, but does …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Don’t worry, the kids will be fine.” What would you say? The drastic changes in marriage and family over the last 50 years have all repeatedly claimed, over and over with each new issue, “oh the kids, they will be fine!” Enough time has now …
You’re in a conversation with a fellow Christian who says, “The news is so depressing. I don’t know who to trust anyway, so I’ve stopped following current events.” What would you say? There’s no doubt that following the news can be overwhelming and discouraging… especially these days. Between talking heads on television, moral …
You’re in a conversation – or maybe a diversity training session at work – and the topic turns to systemic racism and someone asks, “Are we all racist?” What would you say? When asking ourselves if we are racist, we must be open to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Every person is made in …
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