Category: Opinion

In the midst of a pandemic, wildfires and protests, exhausted Americans across the country tiredly follow a tumultuous election. Former Vice President Joe Biden emerged from the crowded field as the Democratic nominee through a campaign based on a “return to normalcy.” Despite Biden’s own claim to occupy the centrist lane, President Donald Trump continually accuses Biden of being a […]

To say that the 2020 presidential election will be the most contentious in recent memory is the understatement of the century. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have relentlessly attacked each other on their campaign trails and in the presidential debates. Trump has accused Biden of being a “socialist,” while Biden has firmly denied these claims. But […]

In the age of COVID-19, many basic activities previously taken for granted have now become concerning due to the fear of spreading the coronavirus. Voting has become one of those activities that has been at the center of coronavirus concern, as millions of Americans will go vote and potentially cause a COVID-19 spike. Although universal mail-in voting systems in states […]

After witnessing thousands of faith-based Christians gather Saturday afternoon under one mission in the name of Jesus Christ through prayer, Paul’s command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 became a reality. Pray without ceasing. The Prayer March 2020 in Washington, D.C. stands as an example of the importance and necessity of prayer in the lives of all Christians as we come before […]

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court, died Sept. 18, 2020 after battling metastic pancreatic cancer. She was 87 years old. While she has done much to pioneer women’s rights in government, she was also an advocate for abortion and keeping religion out of government.  Ginsburg, or “the Notorious RBG” as she came to […]

As the coronavirus has invaded every aspect of American life, preventative measures against sickness has become everyone’s top priority. Masks have risen to special prominence, being recognized by many as the superhero of defense against the virus.  Masks have had just as big of an effect on America from a social perspective, however. They have become a universal symbol of […]

In the wake of protests surrounding the recent killings of African-Americans George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, the shooting of Jacob Blake only added fuel to the fire of racial justice protests. But Blake should not be praised as a living martyr for the movement toward racial equality. On Aug. 23, police officers shot 29-year-old, African American, father-of-six Jacob […]

When churches were first labeled as non-essential across the U.S., I felt my heart tighten. This pandemic was hitting hard. Not only was it attacking society at a physical level, but the mental health of many was suffering, too. You would think that during a time like this church would be crucial. Many governors did not agree. Although as a […]

There is a deafening silence coming from Americas’ pulpits, and if the silence carries on, Americans will pay the price. This silence is seen in the lack of Christian voices speaking loudly on political issues.  More often than not, the church has allowed the government to take control of issues that Christians are commanded to be responsible for. Now, people […]

It is hard to believe that November is just over a month away, and it is even harder to believe that it is an election year. Not to mention that 2020 has been a rollercoaster in itself, where Americans seem to be more divided than ever. Nov. 3 marks election day. It will be my first time as an eligible […]

Critical Race Theory has replaced the precious message of the gospel for far too long, and the Church must wake up. You may not know what the term “critical theory” (CT) means, but I can guarantee you have seen it play out or someone has tried to teach the ideology to you. More recently, critical race theory (CRT) plays a […]