Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
A Facebook saga about Christian nationalism and the ‘appeal to authority’
Last week, in response to the ever-growing accusation that anyone who believes the fact that America was founded on biblical principles is a deranged Christian nationalist, I posted these three quotes on Facebook: Published November 19, 2023
Ask Dr. E: What are the dangers of sending a child to a ‘postmodern’ college?
I've heard you talk about how our American colleges and universities have become "postmodern" and why that is a bad thing. Could you explain further? Published November 15, 2023
Muslim hostility toward America being drawn by a vacuum of values, virtue and Christian morality
In the absence of goodness, cruelty thrives. Where there is no love, there will be hate. Those without humility are inevitably arrogant. Published November 12, 2023
Ask Dr. E: Does God choose us, or do we choose God?
Our daughter attends a Christian school where the issue of election vs. man's free will was recently brought up. We always try to go to Scripture on such things, but we have a lot of questions regarding this topic. Published November 8, 2023
The church has always been the answer to everything that ails us
It's been another week of what seems to be terrible news for people of the Bible. Published November 4, 2023
Ask Dr. E: What is higher education for?
My husband thinks we should limit our son's college options to only conservative Christian schools. Because of our son's IQ, I think we should consider letting him attend a more prestigious secular school. What do you think? Published November 1, 2023
New House Speaker Mike Johnson actually believes in 5,000 years of moral clarity and common sense
Just hours after Rep. Mike Johnson was elected speaker of the House, CNN reporters Andrew Kaczynski and Allison Gordon posted the following: "Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has a history of harsh anti-gay language." Published October 29, 2023
Ask Dr. E: How do we get young adults to show greater respect to older generations?
"One of the problems I have with young people who work for me right now is what seems to be a knee-jerk dismissal of everyone and everything they label as 'old.' It's as if they have no respect for the wisdom that comes with age and experience. Do you have any advice?" Published October 25, 2023
‘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
