By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., M.A., M.Div., MFT It’s been a while since I have posted anything. I’ve been working on other projects. But the recent atrocities perpetrated by ICE agents in Minnesota has made it impossible to remain quiet about it. Below is the link to a recent TikTok video I did on theContinue reading “F#@K ICE”
Category Archives: Politics
The Declaration of Independence
Much today has been said about the unwillingness of many to embrace the idea of a king. “No Kings Day” marches and rallies have seen literally millions of people exercising their free speech rights to protest what many believe is the authoritarian government of the Trump presidency. The forebearers of our country fought a longContinue reading “The Declaration of Independence”
Healing the Political Divide: Part 1: Solutions
ChatGPT is a remarkable program. I asked it what we can do to heal the political divide and these videos are its answer along with my commentary
Overcoming Trump Anxiety Syndrome
Because of Trump’s deceit and treachery, many today are experiencing Trump Anxiety Syndrome. Here are ways to deal with it.
Populism, Trump, and the Death of Democracy
By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., M.A., M.Div. During the past elections I was speaking to a fellow who said that Kamala Harris was a “communist.” I must admit that I was a little short with the guy because it was clear that he had no idea what communism is. I asked him if he hadContinue reading “Populism, Trump, and the Death of Democracy”
Asking “Why?”
By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., M.A., M.Div., MFT When I was growing up, I was told that I must “believe.” In our house, belief was equated with faith so believing in the right things made a person faithful. What were we supposed to believe? It was the standard affair for anyone growing up in middleContinue reading “Asking “Why?””
Making America Great
By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., MFT. M.A., M.Div. Someone tried to shoot Donald. Was he a Republican or a Democrat? Was he conservative or progressive? How did someone with an assault rifle get so close to Donald? Why were the only ones to be killed and critically wounded innocent bystanders? Where was the Secret Service? Continue reading “Making America Great”
Donald…The Worst President We Have Ever Had
By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., M.A., M.Div., MFT First, let me say that while lying and politicians have been the subject of many jokes since at least the time of Plato (or probably earlier), one must sort through humorous cynicism and those who use “the art of lying,” if you will, as a weapon meantContinue reading “Donald…The Worst President We Have Ever Had”
Stepping Back: Escaping the Echo Chamber
By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., M.A., M.Div. I grew up in the Church of the Nazarene that valued “testimonies.” Testimonies were rituals where a person would give a report of how a problem occurred and God, through prayer, fixed the problem. After hearing enough testimonies, I began to realize that if a person wanted toContinue reading “Stepping Back: Escaping the Echo Chamber”
Beware the Devil Wearing the Mask of Christian Nationalism
By Harold W. Anderson, Ph.D., M.A., M.Div. Note: This article is longer than normal, but it contains a great deal of information on Christian Nationalism and how to oppose it. Claiming that it is a fascist organization, I offer six ways that we might oppose this group along with the MAGA movement. I think itContinue reading “Beware the Devil Wearing the Mask of Christian Nationalism”