Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Religion & Politics

  • We forget the question of taxes is a trap. And Jesus’s answer isn’t a solution to modern society. It is, however, essential.

  • It’s a simple question. Well, at least many of us treat it like it is. Not at all, we say. Separation of Church and State. A lot, we say. We are called to change the world. How we answer the question often reveals not only what we think of church and politics, but where we…

  • I don’t know if you’ve heard, but I think there’s an election coming up! You wouldn’t know, what with how little the media is covering it… I’m kidding, of course. Election coverage is everywhere. And today is Primary Day in Indiana, so there is all sort of focus and attention going on right now. We…

  • I like sharing funny stuff on Facebook. In a way, that’s what it is for. I also share political stuff when it is meaningful. Last week, I posted a picture that isn’t very good and I was told so. See what I mean? It’s underlying theology is immature and it strikes the receiver as brazenly…