by Zach Dawes Jr | Aug 29, 2017 | Opinion
Labor Day was established as an official U.S. holiday 123 years ago to recognize and celebrate workers on the first Monday of September. This day, the U.S. Department of Labor explains, “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jun 20, 2017 | Opinion
Applying the imperative, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” is central in Christian ethics. It draws directly on Jesus’ teachings (see, for example, Matthew 22:36-40), which draw directly on the Hebrew Scriptures (see, for example, Leviticus 19:18)....
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 25, 2017 | Opinion
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget proposal has, like all presidential budgets, received mixed reviews. Its overall goal of decreasing the national debt by reigning in spending is a worthy endeavor that should be commended. Spending more than we take in is...
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 12, 2017 | Opinion
Only 17 percent of practicing Christians hold a biblical worldview. This finding caught my attention when it was released as part of a recent Barna Group report on May 9. EthicsDaily.com often publishes news briefs on surveys like this, so I read through it to...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 18, 2017 | Opinion
Can Gimli and Legolas help us learn how to bridge divides and advance the common good? If these names are unfamiliar, they are two central characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” series. For context, there is a long-standing animosity...
