Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
Divisiveness destroys the Republican Party
Thw new crop of conservative activists treat time-tested conservatives who have fought many more battles than they have as if they were sellouts. Published May 19, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Are college students uncoachable?
As I am watching the stories of campus chaos that seem too numerous to count, I am struck by the childishness and juvenile arrogance of the protestors. None of them seems to be coachable. What in the world is going on? Published May 15, 2024
Freedom requires fences
Freedom can be deceiving. When you drive through the countryside and see a horse standing unrestrained in a field, does it seem free? Published May 11, 2024
Ask Dr. E: We don’t need authoritarians like you telling us how to live our lives
We don't need to be governed by your god. And we don't need authoritarians like you telling us how to live our lives. Published May 8, 2024
What we’ve taught in our schools is bearing itself out on our streets
The week's news was dominated by the antisemitic protests taking place on college campuses across the nation. Published May 5, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Can you tell us what you mean by ‘imago Dei’ vs. the ‘imago dog’?
One of your repeated refrains argues the difference between the "imago Dei" and the "imago dog." I'm not sure I understand. Can you explain? Published May 1, 2024
This is our time: Literal nonsense is on parade
It's 2024, and we are living in schizophrenic times. Dickensian times: the best of times, yet the worst; times where we demand the truth while reveling in our lies. Published April 27, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Why do some people who say they stand for love seem so angry?
They say that "Love is Love" and "Love Trumps Hate," but when someone disagrees with them, particularly on matters of sexual identity and sexual behavior, it seems as if the gloves come off. Doesn't this seem somewhat contradictory to you? Published April 24, 2024
Narcissistic NPR rejects objective truth and respectful dissent
In the past few weeks, Uri Berliner, a 25-year veteran of NPR, blew the whistle on the state-funded media giant's pervasive liberal bias. Published April 19, 2024
Ask Dr. E: What is a post-modern age and why does it matter to the average citizen?
I've heard a couple of pastors talk about our present culture wars being the inevitable result of a "postmodern" worldview. Could you explain again what "post-modernity" is and why it matters to the average citizen? Published April 17, 2024
The heart of Donald Trump and the immutable truth
This past Monday, Donald Trump issued his long-awaited statement on abortion. He did so via a four-minute video posted on Truth Social. Published April 13, 2024
Ask Dr E: Should parents use therapists to help children adjust to life’s challenges?
Does professional intervention help a child adjust to life's challenges? Should I consider this for my son and daughter? Published April 10, 2024
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
This past week, the Scottish government passed the Hate Crime and Public Order Act. In summary, it is now illegal in Scotland to "stir up hatred" via government-prohibited words and thoughts. Published April 5, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Should Christians worry about their personal testimonies rather than politics?
By claiming the United States is a Christian nation, you harm our witness. Attempts to convince Christians that our hope lies in electing the right president is idolatry. Should Christians worry about their personal testimonies rather than politics? Published April 3, 2024
The Resurrection changes everything
The most recent surveys by George Barna, the Gallup organization and the Pew Trust show that approximately two-thirds of American adults define themselves as Christians. Published March 31, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is what the Bible teaches about judgment a message of universal, unconditional love?
You cannot produce one verse of scripture that says God loves all of us without exception. Does God love everyone? Published March 27, 2024
Change that just might kill our republic
As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, almost everyone agrees: We all want change. Published March 24, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is voting for the lesser of two evils still voting for evil?
I would like to hear your response to those who believe voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil. Seventy percent of us don't want another Biden vs. Trump dog and pony show, but that's precisely what the UniParty is going to cram down our throats. Published March 20, 2024
DEI is self-centered and childish, grounded in premise of ‘us against them’
There is a concerted effort to divide our country, and the people responsible know that if they can get us to focus on our grievances and our victimhood, the very fabric of our nation can be torn apart thread by thread. Published March 17, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How do we raise kids to be responsible Christian adults rather than fragile snowflakes?
For those of us trying to do our best, how do we raise our kids to become responsible Christian adults rather than fragile snowflakes? Published March 13, 2024
