Outside the Beltway

Returning to a debate from the comment section.

Pete’s prayer and Franklin Graham weighs in.

Because sometimes you have to laugh, lest ye cry.

Hegseth’s pulpit.

Also, this Just In: WWII Was 80 Years Ago

We can forgive the raping, graft, election stealing, and warmongering. But this goes too far!

Trump attacks the Pope on Truth Social, You know, as one does.

The appointment of white supremacist to a State Department slot creates some thoughts.

Right in front of our noses, one might say.

On nations, borders, and laws.

Who needs fancy book learnin’ if you already have all the answers?

A sad fact about the quality of American leadership and an indictment of Christians who ardently support it.

The takeaway of Hegseth’s video and the Pentagon’s clarification is meant to be obvious. 

A window into White Christian Nationalism (as endorsed by Pete Hegseth!).

Cruz on supporting Israel.

Robert Francis Prevost has been elected to head the Catholic Church

The 88-year-old Bishop of Rome has died.

Don’t panic, it’s just a quote and an observation.

On Christian compassion (and hypocrisy) and a little bit of the Streisand Effect for good measure.

Pro-tip: Googling BEFORE posting a Hot Take can save a lot of embarrasment

Taliban Edition

The US Presidential election pits “two evils” who are “against life.”

The anti-DEI party is suddenly really concerned about identity

Bonus track: “I am not Christian”

A pending mandate in Louisiana

The “courage of the white flag” is a horrible idea.

A bizarre statement by the head of the Roman Catholic church.

Where religious zealotry can lead. (So, yes, a digression into American politics).

His critics are focused on the wrong problem.

A satisfying but unlikely explanation.

The abaya is now banned as well.

Shut it down for the day, because it isn’t going to get better than this one.

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

The Pope is siding with evil.

Where do we draw the line?

The Pope Emeritus has died at 95.

Many young, progressive Jews are feeling unwelcome in young, progressive circles.

The intersection of politics, morality, and meaning.

The Pope is indeed Catholic. The rest is up for debate.

The only way to save our freedom is to destroy it.

A Manichean struggle between good and evil.

Since when is it a crime to say stupid things on “The View”?

An interesting argument, albeit about a tiny and vastly over-discussed segment.

A piece in The Atlantic inspires thoughts.

Thoughts on how we think.

What malarkey is this?

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

What we know about those arrested for the 6 January insurrection.

Conservatives have lost it one generation at a time.