Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
‘Woke’ liberals aren’t hiding their hatred anymore
Last week, in this column, I argued, "What happens in Israel will not stay in Israel." I went on to warn that "the next shoe to drop may be in Galveston rather than Gaza." Published October 22, 2023
Ask Dr. E: What advice do you have for someone who finds forgiveness difficult?
I am having a hard time with forgiveness. There are just so many vile things going on in the world that I can't bring myself to forgive people (some even in my own family) for their selfishness, arrogance, and the harm they do to others. Published October 18, 2023
What happens in Israel will not stay in Israel
This past week, as images of hundreds of mutilated Israeli bodies flooded the news, talking heads in the media repeatedly asked, "How could this happen?" Published October 14, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Why do people say ‘facts don’t care about your feelings’?
I've heard people say, "The facts don't care about your feelings." Can you tell me again why you and others are so fond of this statement? Published October 11, 2023
The hard lines of Christianity
Doctrinal positions aren't meant to be musical chairs. The level of commitment to those doctrines isn't up for grabs. Christianity is not a faith of half measures; it is an all-in proposition. Published October 8, 2023
Ask Dr. E: How much should one consider the opinions of others when making a decision?
As a Christian, how can one justify the cavalier dismissal of other people's perspectives? Published October 4, 2023
One GOP candidate must dare to be a Joshua
The second round of the Republican presidential debates is behind us, and by nearly all accounts, America is not impressed. Why? Published September 30, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Can a homosexual or trans person be a Christian?
I had someone criticize me for suggesting that an active homosexual or transgender person cannot be a Christian. How do you think I should respond? Published September 27, 2023
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
