Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
What is the CBP One app, and what does it do?
In Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, Sen. J.D. Vance brought up the U.S. Customs and Border Protection app called CBP One. Published October 5, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How do we handle political tension in the family over the upcoming holiday season?
I am dreading the upcoming holiday season because of some major issues in my family. With all the political tension going on in our culture, there is a lot of anger on all sides. Many things have been said that shouldn't have been over the years. Do you have any advice on how to get beyond this? Published October 2, 2024
Is Harris’ faith in God or in government?
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted, "One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree" with her and presumably vote for her in November. Published September 29, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is a vote for a Democrat a vote for evil?
Do you believe that those who vote for a Democrat are evil and have no values or morals? Published September 25, 2024
Poll shows Democrats can’t admit assassinating a presidential candidate is morally wrong
It's been said that birds of a feather flock together, or, in the words of Sancho Panza, in Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote: "Tell me your company, and I will tell you who you are." Published September 22, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is Pope Francis correct about different religions leading to the same God?
I'm curious about your take on Pope Francis' statement this week that various religions are like different languages, which all lead to the same God. Do you think what the Pope said is consistent with orthodox/biblical Christianity, or is he mistaken? Published September 18, 2024
I didn’t watch the debate because it was entirely predictable
Several people have asked what I thought of Tuesday's debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Well, I didn't watch it. Published September 13, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How do we raise our kids to be responsible, moral human beings in a world gone mad?
Do you have any parenting advice for those of us who want to raise our kids to be responsible, moral human beings in a world that's gone mad? Published September 11, 2024
Harris’ unrealized capital gains tax
There's a meme going around this week regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal to impose an "unrealized capital gains" tax on American citizens. Published September 7, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How do we deal with the anxiety of this election and what if my candidate loses?
With the upcoming election, I see so many of my peers who are almost frozen with anxiety. Can you give me any advice on how to handle the next few weeks and months of political turmoil? Published September 4, 2024
What does Harris mean by joy?
Our words no longer mean anything. Words such as green and gay, left and right, love and hate, and even male and female have been turned upside down. Published September 1, 2024
Ask Dr. E: If you could fix one thing in our country, what would be at the top of your list?
What do you think is the biggest threat facing America at present? If you could fix one thing in our country right now, what would be at the top of your list? Published August 28, 2024
Texas man trolls Democratic convention, skewers Harris-Walz agenda in BBC interview
This week at the Democratic National Convention, the BBC conducted one of the most epic interviews in the history of political conventions. If you have not seen it, here's how it went down. Published August 24, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Can faithful Christians support the Harris-Walz ticket?
Do you agree with those calling themselves "Evangelicals for Harris?" And if not, why not? Can faithful Christians support the Harris-Walz ticket? Published August 21, 2024
Wolves among sheep: ‘Conservatives for Kamala Harris’ is an absurd movement
This past week, David French wrote in The New York Times that to "save conservatism from itself," he's "voting for Kamala Harris." Published August 16, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is the political compromise of Russell Moore and David French ‘loving’?
How do you respond to evangelical leaders like David French and Russell Moore telling us that if we are to "love our neighbor," we are obligated to vote for the policies of Kamala Harris over those of Donald Trump? Published August 14, 2024
America’s evangelical denominations lurch leftward
I shouldn't have done it, but I couldn't resist. This week, I got into an exchange on social media with an evangelical pastor who was critical of Megan Basham's new book, "Shepherds for Sale." Published August 10, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is there a leader that sets the example for all of us to follow?
I am studying leadership in grad school right now. I'm curious, do you have a key leader you look to for inspiration? Is there a model leader that you believe exceeds all others and sets an example all of us should be following? Published August 7, 2024
Democrats and their news media don’t even try to hide what they think of you
In 2008, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama said he wasn't surprised that people from "small towns in Pennsylvania, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, clung to [their] guns or religion." Published August 4, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How should Christians respond to the mockery of the ‘Last Supper’ at the Olympics?
I watched this week's Olympic ceremonies and was very disturbed by the mockery of the Last Supper. But nearly everyone is saying that the negative reaction from the Christian community is just another example of our intolerance. How do you respond to this claim? Published July 31, 2024
