Category: Vitriol

A winding path leads to a wooden cross on a misty hilltop at sunrise.

Reflections on Today’s Challenges: Politics, Race, and Religion

Inspired by a Children’s Song and the Call for Authentic Faith Understanding the Complexities of Our Times In the current landscape, the challenges we face in politics, race, and religion are persistent and increasingly intricate. The boundaries separating us often seem more pronounced than the bonds that could unite us. As I contemplate these issues, the lyrics of a familiar…

Reflections on the Rising Hatred and Vitriol in America

Personal Response to a Troubling Social Climate Introduction In recent years, I have found myself increasingly flabbergasted, alarmed, and deeply saddened by the level of hatred and vitriol that seems to permeate American society. The intensity and frequency of hostile exchanges—both in person and online—have reached new heights, making it difficult to recognize the spirit of unity that once was…