Paul Graves

Uncover the controversial comparison between Donald Trump and the 'Golden Calf' from Exodus in this thought-provoking commentary.

Understanding the threat of white Christian nationalism. Explore the implications and dangers of this growing trend in American politics.

Explore America's ongoing journey for freedom, from the Declaration of Independence to the 1964 Freedom Summer. Discover how the fight for equality and voting rights shapes our democracy today. Learn why truth and freedom remain fragile allies in 2024

Gain insights into the United Methodist Church's journey towards inclusivity and reconciliation on the topic of homosexuality.

Voting is usually seen as a political act, but as this column explores, it is also an act of faith. Rooted in the Biblical idea that all people are made in God's image, denying someone's right to vote silences their divine voice. The piece examines how white Christian nationalism threatens this ideal through voter suppression under the guise of "election integrity." It argues voting is a sacred duty affirming human dignity, with leaders like Rev. Raphael Warnock calling a vote "a kind of prayer" enacting our spiritual values in the political sphere. The column calls on people of faith to vote their deeply held beliefs in favor of true democracy.

Columnist Paul Graves encourages us to care in this column. To. Give. A. Damn. Or GAD. Because every person has value as a human being.

Paul Graves writes about the difference between rage and anger when it comes to how one approaches their feelings when it comes to politics about the border on what to do.