In the first article of this series, we examined the most significant demographic categories influencing how Americans vote. We treated these categories like the pillars of a structure: each strong, each carrying its own weight, each standing alone for analysis. But a building doesn’t gain strength from pillars alone. It requires crossbeams—points of intersection where…
Understanding the American Voter Part One: 18 Key Categories That Shape Political Behavior and Voting
In modern American political discourse, few terms have become more misunderstood—and more misused—than identity politics. To some, it is the cynical reduction of complex individuals to racial checkboxes and sexual labels. To others, it is a rallying cry for representation, empowerment, or systemic reform. But at its core, identity politics simply refers to the recognition…
Gerrymandering and the Battle over America’s Political Maps
Imagine you’re a referee at a basketball game. But before the game starts, one of the teams gets to draw the boundaries of the court—making their basket closer and the opponent’s farther away. That’s not a fair game. Yet something quite similar happens in American politics, and it’s called gerrymandering. At its most basic, gerrymandering…
In Whose Image? Autonomy, Tyranny, and the Crisis of Rule in America
In the political and spiritual battles of our time, the question of who governs us is not merely political—it is theological. At its core lies a deeper question: Who has the right to define good and evil, right and wrong, truth and lie? For Christians, the answer is simple: God alone has that right, and…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Axios
Axios was founded in 2016 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz, then launched to the public in 2017 with the mission of delivering snappy, bulleted news in 300 words or less. In 2022, Cox Enterprises acquired the outlet, tying it to a broader media conglomerate with substantial corporate partnerships. Though…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Slate
Slate is an explicitly progressive, online-only news and opinion outlet founded in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Kinsley. Originally launched under the ownership of Microsoft, it was later sold to The Washington Post Company, and ultimately to Graham Holdings, which spun off Slate into The Slate Group, a subsidiary focused on digital media…
Lessons in Progressive Deception: Crime Statistics
Crime, by its very nature, thrives in the shadows. But what happens when those shadows are cast not by criminals alone, but by the very people charged with reporting, prosecuting, and explaining crime to the public? In recent years, a troubling pattern has emerged: crime statistics—long a tool for policymakers, journalists, and citizens to assess…
Can You be Pro-Choice but Not Pro-Abortion?
The Semantic Divide – Is “Pro-Choice” Truly Neutral? One of the most persistently slippery terms in modern political discourse is “pro-choice.” To the casual ear, it sounds almost harmless—who could be against choice? Americans value liberty, autonomy, and self-determination. But when applied to the abortion debate, “pro-choice” becomes a euphemism that disguises the underlying reality:…
Media Hall of Shame Series: TruthOut
Founded in 2001 in the wake of the disputed Bush-Gore election and the lead-up to the Iraq War, Truthout emerged as a digital nonprofit news organization with an openly left-wing, activist bent. Its stated mission is to provide “independent reporting and commentary on a diverse range of social justice issues,” and unlike many legacy outlets,…
Media Hall of Shame: Discovery Now!
Discovery Now! is the kind of name that inspires wonder. With its bright visuals, trendy narration, and dynamic programming, it presents itself as a digital-age platform for “curious minds” and lifelong learners. A newer face in the media landscape, Discovery Now! has sought to blend educational content with pop culture relevance, aspiring to become a…
A Christian Response: “Galatians 3:28 Erases Gender and Hierarchy”
It’s one of the most cited verses in “Progressive” Christianity—and one of the most misunderstood: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”—Galatians 3:28 (ESV) To many on the Left—both in secular circles and within theological liberalism—this…
A Christian Response: “God Made Me This Way”
One of the most emotionally compelling arguments offered by progressive Christians and LGBTQ advocates is this: God made me this way. I was born gay (or trans, or nonbinary), and since I am created in God’s image, my identity must be good. The force of this claim rests not in Scripture itself but in a…
A Christian Response: “Jesus Affirmed The Marginalized, Including LGBTQ+ People”
A growing number of progressive theologians and social commentators argue that Jesus would have supported the LGBTQ movement. Their rationale is based not on clear biblical teaching, but on selective storytelling: Jesus was a friend of tax collectors, prostitutes, and sinners. He loved the marginalized. He would have loved and affirmed LGBTQ people too. This…
A Christian Response: “Paul was a Man of his Time”
In recent years, a popular argument has gained traction among progressive theologians and LGBTQ advocates: Paul lived in a patriarchal, pre-scientific culture. His views on sexuality—especially homosexuality—reflected the norms of his time, not divine moral absolutes. We’ve evolved since then. Love is what matters. This argument sounds reasonable to many modern ears. After all, we…
A Christian Response: “Justice Demands Affirmation”
In recent decades, the biblical word justice has undergone a dramatic reinterpretation—particularly within progressive Christian circles and the wider cultural Left. The prophets, we’re told, were concerned with justice—therefore, if Christians today do not “affirm” LGBTQ identities and other so-called marginalized groups, they are violating the very heart of God’s call. The oft-quoted verses include:…
Media Hall of Shame Series – USA Today
At first glance, USA Today may not seem like an obvious candidate for a “Hall of Shame.” Compared to overtly ideological outlets like Rolling Stone or The Nation, USA Today presents itself as cheerful, accessible, and middle-of-the-road. Its colorful graphics, digest-style layout, and bite-sized summaries are designed to appeal to a broad, mainstream audience. But…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone magazine was once the iconic voice of the American counterculture. Founded in 1967 amid the swirl of psychedelic music, Vietnam protests, and youthful rebellion, it captured the spirit of a generation demanding freedom from “the Man.” But decades later, Rolling Stone no longer fights “the system”—it is the system, echoing the ideological demands of modern…
You Might Be Woke If….
“Woke” once meant being alert to injustice. Today, it describes a full-fledged ideology—a secular religion rooted in critical theory, radical subjectivism, and revolutionary politics. It teaches people to see all of life through the lens of oppression, privilege, and identity group conflict. The “woke worldview” believes that truth is socially constructed, moral norms are oppressive,…
Media Hall of Fame: The Daily Wire
In an era where once-trusted media institutions have succumbed to the dogmas of progressivism, where truth is sacrificed on the altar of narrative, and where many conservative outlets tread lightly for fear of cancellation, The Daily Wire stands apart. Bold. Unapologetic. Effective. Founded in 2015 by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing, The Daily Wire began…
Media Hall of Fame Series: GB News (UK)
In an era where much of the British press has surrendered to ideological conformity, corporate groupthink, or government appeasement, GB News has emerged as a beacon of dissent, common sense, and free inquiry. Launched in 2021, GB News was widely mocked by its progressive media rivals. But rather than crumble under the weight of criticism,…
Media Hall of Fame Series: CBN News
In an age where the mainstream media industry is awash in relativism, selective outrage, and secular dogma, CBN News stands out as a powerful exception—one that not only reports the truth but does so with spiritual conviction and biblical clarity. As the news arm of the Christian Broadcasting Network, CBN News brings something few other…
Media Hall of Fame Series: The Post Millennial
In an era of mass censorship, politicized violence, and inverted morality, The Post Millennial (TPM) has emerged as one of the most audacious truth-tellers in the modern media landscape. Launched in Canada and growing in influence across the United States, TPM made its mark by covering what legacy outlets feared to touch: Antifa riots, gender…
A Christian Response: “Socialism is Biblical since the Early Church Shared Everything in Acts 2”
Few biblical passages are more frequently misused by modern progressives and Neo-Marxists than Acts 2:44–45: And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. To many on the political Left—both within the church and…
Media Hall of Shame: Politico
Politico emerged in 2007 with a bold promise: to provide real-time, granular, and relentless coverage of American politics. It branded itself as the outlet for political insiders—the kind of publication that congressional aides, lobbyists, and executive branch staffers check every morning before their second cup of coffee. With its focus on Capitol Hill maneuvering, campaign…
Media Hall of Shame: Christianity Today
Once upon a time, Christianity Today stood at the gate of American evangelicalism as a clarifying voice of biblical orthodoxy. Founded by Billy Graham in 1956 to offer a thoughtful, faithful, and culturally engaged alternative to theologically liberal Protestantism, it was meant to be a counterbalance—a magazine that could sharpen minds, stir hearts, and stand unflinchingly on…
A Christian Response: “The Bible Condemns Abuse, Not Loving Same-Sex Relationships”
In recent years, a new approach has gained traction among progressive theologians and LGBTQ-affirming advocates. They argue that the biblical authors—especially the Apostle Paul—did not have in mind modern, committed same-sex relationships when they condemned homosexual acts. Instead, we are told, Scripture only opposes exploitative, violent, or abusive forms of homosexual behavior, such as pederasty,…
Media Hall of Shame – PBS
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) presents itself as a calm, steady, trustworthy institution in a media environment that often feels shrill and partisan. For decades, it has wrapped its programming in a soothing tone, authoritative narrators, and orchestral theme music designed to convey seriousness, culture, and objectivity. From PBS NewsHour to Frontline, from Washington Week…
A Christian Response – “Sodom was about Inhospitality”
One of the more brazen reinterpretations offered by Progressive Christianity and LGBTQ-affirming theologians is the claim that the sin for which Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed had nothing to do with sexual immorality—particularly homosexuality—but rather was about hospitality. According to this view, Sodom’s wickedness was its arrogance, oppression of the poor, and refusal to welcome…
A Christian Response – “David and Jonathan were Gay Lovers”
One of the more curious claims advanced by progressive theologians and LGBTQ-affirming Christians is that the biblical friendship between David and Jonathan was actually a romantic or even sexual relationship. The reasoning? Their emotional closeness, covenantal loyalty, and David’s lament in 2 Samuel 1:26, where he says Jonathan’s love was “greater than the love of…
A Christian Response: “Jesus Never Mentioned Homosexuality”
The claim that “Jesus never mentioned homosexuality” is one of the most common—and most misleading—assertions made by those attempting to harmonize the LGBTQ movement with Christianity. It appears in Progressive pulpits, activist manifestos, and even church mission statements that promote “inclusion” over biblical truth. At face value, the claim sounds reasonable. After all, if Jesus…
Book Review: Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis E. Johnson
Dennis E. Johnson (1944–2022) was a trusted theologian, pastor, and professor at Westminster Seminary California. With a sharp mind trained in Reformed theology and a shepherd’s heart attuned to the needs of Christ’s church, Johnson dedicated much of his academic life to helping believers rightly interpret and live out the Word of God. One of…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Vox
Vox Media, founded in 2011, is a prominent digital media company that owns and operates several well-known progressive brands, including Vox, The Verge, Polygon, and Eater. The Vox brand itself launched in 2014 as a project spearheaded by former Washington Post journalists Ezra Klein, Melissa Bell, and Matthew Yglesias. From the outset, its mission was…
Media Hall of Shame Series: CNBC
CNBC bills itself as “the recognized world leader in business news,” a reputation built on real-time stock market coverage, interviews with corporate executives, and financial commentary aimed at investors and business leaders. To the casual viewer, CNBC might seem like a bastion of free-market capitalism—championing entrepreneurship, profit, and innovation. But behind the tickers and suits…
Genesis, Days, and Design: Holding Firm to Scripture While Appreciating Its Structure
The opening chapter of Genesis has long been a battleground between competing worldviews: divine revelation versus human speculation, biblical authority versus scientific naturalism. Yet for the Christian committed to Scripture as the infallible, inerrant Word of God, Genesis 1–3 must be treated not as poetry to be molded to modern theories, but as history spoken…
Blaming the Boomers
I remember a US History class lecture in university with an excellent professor, Dr. Clifford Scott. He made some keen personal observations about his students from the Liberation Movement era who were criticizing their parents for being materialistic, while enjoying the benefits of the funding of their education and the licentious activities they were pursuing.…
Media Hall of Fame Series: Fox News
In the modern American media ecosystem, no outlet has been more synonymous with conservative news than Fox News. Since its founding in 1996 by media mogul Rupert Murdoch and former Nixon and Reagan advisor Roger Ailes, Fox News has grown from a fledgling upstart into the most-watched cable news network in the country. It is…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Huffpost
HuffPost—originally known as The Huffington Post—emerged in 2005 during the blogging boom as a kind of liberal response to the Drudge Report, but it quickly evolved into one of the most influential online news and opinion platforms on the Left. It was founded by Arianna Huffington, a political chameleon who shifted from center-right conservatism to…
Media Hall of Shame Series: The Atlantic
The Atlantic carries itself as a publication of gravitas—serious, literary, urbane. It appeals to readers who see themselves as thoughtful and enlightened, citizens of the world rather than mere inhabitants of a nation. Founded in 1857 by abolitionists and intellectuals like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Harriet Beecher Stowe, The Atlantic has long framed itself as…
Media Hall of Shame Series: The New Yorker
The New Yorker, despite its cultural sophistication and literary legacy, has over the past few decades evolved into one of the most predictably progressive media outlets in the United States. Founded in 1925 and owned since 1985 by Condé Nast—a media conglomerate that also owns Vogue, GQ, and Vanity Fair—The New Yorker today functions less…
Media Hall of Shame Series – Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News is often presented as the grown-up in the room: sober, data-driven, and immune to the hysterics of legacy broadcast networks. Its target audience isn’t the average voter—it’s the policymaker, the hedge fund manager, the international bureaucrat. With its vast network of reporters and global presence, Bloomberg offers financial news, economic forecasts, and business…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Time Magazine
Once a titan of American journalism, Time magazine—founded in 1923 by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce—was, for decades, considered the defining voice of middlebrow America. It brought news to coffee tables across the nation with gravitas and clarity. But that era is gone. Since being sold off by Meredith Corporation to Salesforce co-founder Marc Benioff…
Does Matthew 19 teach that Christ affirmed transgenderism?
A few weeks ago, I participated in a strong discussion about transgenderism and intersex conditions with a leftist Democrat in a barber shop. In recent years, debates about gender identity have made their way into nearly every aspect of cultural discourse, including the church. What once would have been considered fringe theology—if theology at all—is…
Islam and the abuse of women
Francis Schaeffer, the Presbyterian philosopher and theologian of L’Abri fame, is widely known for his winsome and compassionate approach to apologetics. He repeatedly insisted that he had “no set method,” and that “each person must be approached as an individual.” While this is true on the level of pastoral care and relational contact, it would…
Media Hall of Shame Series: The Chicago Tribune
Founded in 1847, the Chicago Tribune once branded itself as “The World’s Greatest Newspaper.” That was no modest claim, but there was a time it might have been taken seriously. For decades, the paper wielded enormous influence over Midwestern politics and national opinion, often leaning Republican and embracing a muscular editorial tone. However, like so…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Wikipedia
Wikipedia presents itself as a free, crowd-sourced online encyclopedia “that anyone can edit,” a claim that seems democratic and open-minded on the surface. However, this anonymity and openness mask an entrenched ideological ecosystem shaped not by the average contributor, but by a relatively small group of senior editors, moderators, and administrators. These gatekeepers enforce not…
Media Hall of Shame Series – BBC News
Few media organizations enjoy the brand prestige of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). For generations, it was considered the gold standard in international journalism—calm, impartial, thoroughly researched, and dignified. Its name conferred trust. Its tone conveyed seriousness. And its global footprint extended from English villages to African townships to American college classrooms. But in the…
Media Hall of Shame Series: ABC News
ABC News, the news division of the American Broadcasting Company, is one of the most recognized and trusted names in American media. For decades, it carried an aura of dependability and respectability, largely shaped by the gravitas of figures like Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters. For many baby boomers and Gen Xers, ABC News represented…
Media Hall of Shame Series: CBS News
CBS News holds a place of historic prestige in American journalism. For generations, it was known as the “Tiffany Network”—a reference to its polish and class. Names like Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, and Dan Rather defined the idea of a trustworthy broadcaster for millions of Americans. Even now, CBS retains a certain aura of…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera presents itself to the world as a global beacon of journalism—an independent voice from the Arab world, offering a fresh, critical perspective on Western imperialism, global inequality, and injustice. With its slick design, diverse correspondents, and sharp critiques of the West, it has gained a loyal audience among college students, anti-imperialists, and progressives…
Media Hall of Shame Series: MSNBC
If CNN has drifted into progressive bias, MSNBC has fully embraced it. Where other networks attempt to maintain a facade of neutrality, MSNBC wears its ideological allegiance on its sleeve. It is not merely a news channel—it is a platform for moral and cultural evangelism on behalf of the political Left. From its talking heads…