Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
Ask Dr. E: Which writer influenced our Founding Fathers more than any other?
If you were asked what one person most single-handedly influenced the founding of the United States, what would you say? Published February 7, 2024
Are conservative Christians too political?
This past week, as we watched the unfolding stories of illegal immigrants beating police in New York, chaos on our southern border, and the Middle East teetering on the edge of World War III, one of the most insidious bits of news that might have escaped your attention is called "The After Party." Published February 4, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Does the Bible obligate us to love everyone despite who or what they are?
I've been reading the Bible a bit lately, and I can't help but notice its repeated mandate to love everyone. How do conservatives reconcile this with their judgmental attitude toward LGBTQ people, social liberals, and others they disagree with? Aren't we obligated to love everyone despite who or what they are? Published January 31, 2024
Antisemitism and anti-Westernism: It’s all the same thing
A story that should scare the tar out of every sane American comes from a recent Free Press article about antisemitism and its corollary anti-Westernism, both being on the rise in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Published January 28, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Surely, you’re not opposed to young people pursuing higher education, are you?
You apparently spent your entire career in higher education, yet you seem very critical of today's universities. Can you explain why? Published January 24, 2024
Creation or chaos? It’s up to you to decide come November
Creatio ex nihilo is a Latin phrase used to describe a central theological point of Christianity. It's an axiom that captures the first event of Genesis: "In the beginning God created." Published January 21, 2024
Ask Dr. E: What was the most important thing that Martin Luther King, Jr. ever said?
As we take time this week to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence on our country, I'm curious: What do you believe Reverend King's most important contribution was to America's understanding of justice and human rights? Published January 17, 2024
These vacuous words can mean anything a Democrat wants them to mean
Jan. 6 has come and gone, and we need no longer be confused. Our wise and learned betters in the White House and the media have graciously reminded us that they are the final authority. Published January 14, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Do you have any words of encouragement for the dark days ahead?
Our leaders are immoral, our borders are meaningless, the economy is in shambles, our military is woke, and our schools are awful. Do you have any words of encouragement for the dark days ahead? Published January 10, 2024
The elites’ extinction agenda: Getting rid of the children
Recently, Jeffrey Clark, an associate editor for Fox News Digital, wrote an important column summarizing the growing call in media circles for "humans to go extinct." Published January 7, 2024
Ask Dr. E: What can save us from what seems to be an inevitable trainwreck of societal collapse?
Do you believe there is anything we can do that can save us from what seems to be an inevitable trainwreck of societal collapse? Published January 3, 2024
Teaching antisemitism at Harvard
Before moving to Oklahoma, I served as the dean of students at a liberal arts college in Michigan. In that role, I also taught a few classes. Published December 29, 2023
Ask Dr. E: What New Year’s resolution would you suggest for our country?
If you were limited to just one bit of advice for 2024, what would it be? What resolution would you suggest for our country? Published December 27, 2023
What does saying ‘Merry Christmas’ mean?
We all need something to believe in -- something more than ourselves. Published December 26, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Can you use logic and reason, rather than religion, to explain why being LGBTQ+ is wrong?
I know that many Christians believe homosexuality is wrong, but I never hear any of them explain why without using their Bibles to do so. Can you explain why being LGBTQ+ is wrong, and can you do so by using reason and logic instead of your religion? Published December 20, 2023
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: A celebration of Christ
"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered one of the greatest movies of all time. Published December 17, 2023
Ask Dr. E: What should national leaders do to rescue America from an economic trainwreck?
The American economy is a mess. Is there any one specific thing you believe our national leaders should do that would rescue America from the economic trainwreck that seems inevitable? Published December 13, 2023
Two plus two is not five: The courage of country singer Tennessee Jet
Headlining this week's news from the heartland is the story of an up-and-coming country-western singer known as Tennessee Jet, who has just been canceled from a venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Published December 8, 2023
Ask Dr. E: What is the one thing American parents must focus on in this moment in time?
With all the turmoil in our world, it is easy to get distracted while we try to raise our children. If you could instruct American parents to do one thing and one thing only at this particular moment in time, what would it be? Published December 6, 2023
Advent is our time to celebrate the coming of Christ
Advent is once again upon us. This is a time of year celebrated nearly universally by Christians. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians and Pentecostals. Published December 3, 2023
