by Andy Watts | Feb 8, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on July 31, 2006. Watts was an assistant professor of religion teaching ethics at Belmont University at the time of publication. It is republished today in light of ongoing debates in the U.S. about immigration reform, which...
by Andy Watts | Aug 1, 2011 | Opinion
We are a nation of hypocrites, at least those of us franchised into the political economy are. We say we want democracy but what we actually want is something more like “Lord of the Flies.” Take the current debt-ceiling battle. We shouldn’t be fooled...
by Andy Watts | Sep 30, 2009 | Opinion
Health care has recently emerged to be one more system based on the myth of merit, joining education and business as American shibboleths of individuality. The myth of merit, in turn, creates self-perpetuating systems of disadvantage for those stuck at the bottom....
by Andy Watts | Feb 16, 2009 | Opinion
Is it really better for government and religion to stay out of each other’s affairs? This is a question that Joshua DuBois, the new director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships established by President Barack Obama, most likely...
by Andy Watts | Nov 17, 2008 | Opinion
In order for racial reconciliation to be an act of discipleship, white Christians must start at the ethical beginning, that place where we learn what sin is by learning of Christ’s grace: worship. Although I believe Bennett is wrong, I must admit at times since...
