Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
In a time of big questions, do we want answers?
More than 60 years ago, in "The Abolition of Man," C.S. Lewis challenged all thinking people to ask questions with honesty, humility, and a hunger for truth. Published September 23, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Does religion belong in politics?
My son says Christians should keep their religious beliefs and values to themselves, honor the separation of church and state, and stay out of politics. How should I respond? Published September 20, 2023
Schools would be better off without a Department of Education
This past week, another major story in the world of education came from Oklahoma, where Ryan Walters is being demonized by the mainstream media for the termination of more than 80 employees from the Sooner State's Department of Education. Published September 16, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Do diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives mesh with Christianity?
When our son came home for an early fall break from his first year of college, he was already talking positively about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Can you give us some pointers on how to respond? Published September 13, 2023
Thank God for Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters
On Sept. 5, Oklahoma's state superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters, announced a new partnership between the Sooner State's public school system and PragerU. Published September 9, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Is the COEXIST movement about inclusivity or just malarkey?
I recently got into a debate with a neighbor about the COEXIST bumper sticker. He went on to argue that Christians who believe in the inherent superiority of our faith discredit the voices and opinions of everyone else. Can you help me respond? Published September 6, 2023
Richard Dreyfuss is right: If we don’t fix our schools, America is about to fail
This past week, in an interview on PBS' "Firing Line" with Margaret Hoover, the actor Richard Dreyfuss said: "I think we're in the endgame right now." Published September 3, 2023
Ask Dr. E: How do I convince my daughter not to send my grandkids to a ‘crazy’ public school?
In my opinion, America's educational system is a complete mess. I'm having a hard time, however, convincing my daughter not to send my grandkids to one of these crazy local public schools. Can you offer any advice? Published August 30, 2023
Shame on Trump for not debating
Before you read the following, I want to make one thing perfectly clear. I voted for former President Donald Trump twice. I have defended him, applauded him, and thanked him. Published August 25, 2023
Why send your kids to debauched universities?
Summer is over, the school year has begun, and untold parents from across the nation just mortgaged the family farm and dropped tens of thousands of dollars on the barrelhead to send their children to college. Published August 19, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Are Christians becoming too political?
Higher Ground is there for you if you're seeking guidance in today's changing world. Everett Piper, a Ph.D. and a former university president and radio host, is writing an advice column for The Times, and he wants to hear from you. If you have any moral or ethical questions for which you'd like an answer, please email askeverett@washingtontimes.com, and he may include it in the column. Published August 14, 2023
To trust politicians, we must first verify who is telling the truth
The campaign season is here, the first debates are just around the corner, and we are about to be overwhelmed by a tsunami of claims and counterclaims between one candidate and another. Published August 13, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Is building a border wall biblical?
The message I keep hearing over and over again is that the Bible demands we welcome the "stranger in our midst" and that the call to secure our borders is unbiblical. Do you agree with this? What does the Bible actually say about immigration? Published August 9, 2023
LISTEN to Dr. E: Truth is the only rebellion left
Listen to the latest episode of Dr. Everett Piper's podcast, "The Rebellion." Published August 8, 2023
Artificial intelligence misidentifies biblical phrases as antisemitism
This past week, Marcus Schroeder, a young man from Watertown, Wisconsin, was handcuffed and arrested for reading his Bible in a public park. Published August 4, 2023
Ask Dr. E: How to respond to life’s ‘what ifs?’
Dear Dr. E: I find myself facing the "What if" conundrum. What if the now widely recognized phenomenon of gender is truly on a spectrum more comprehensive than a heterosexual male and female? Published August 2, 2023
How will America handle the next pandemic?
On July 24, the World Health Organization reported that a male citizen of the United Arab Emirates had been hospitalized with MERS-CoV, a coronavirus variant with a 35% mortality rate. Published July 30, 2023
Ask Dr. E: How should the church deal with the secular push on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dear Dr. E: I have noticed recently that many Christian colleges have joined their secular counterparts in touting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The inference seems to be that DEI is a natural outcome of the Gospel and should be embraced enthusiastically by the Church. Can you comment on this? Something seems odd here, but I just can't seem to put my finger on it. Published July 26, 2023
The fall of the ivory tower: American education is failing
This past week, Gallup released a poll showing public confidence in American higher education is plummeting. Published July 23, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Does everyone have a conscience?
Dear Dr. E: Is there a difference between righteous indignation and conscience? Does everyone have a sense of indignation, and does everyone have a conscience? If everyone possesses these things, why does anyone exhibit bad behavior? Published July 19, 2023
