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Dan Bryant

Author: Dan Bryant

An Unwelcome Word of Mercy

Bishop Mariann Budde’s prayer is part of long tradition 

Viewpoint 3 months ago

Much has been made of Elon Musk’s salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which eerily appeared like the infamous “Sieg Heil” of the Nazi era. Whether … Continue reading →

Good Grief and Good News

Justice will win in the end

Viewpoint 6 months ago

“Elections are not the end of the world,” so proclaimed the Rev. Reneé Windsor-White to the congregation at First Christian Church in the heart of … Continue reading →

God and Country Über Alles

Very little about ‘Christian nationalism’ is Christian — or supported by the U.S. Constitution

Viewpoint 7 months ago

“We are going to prepare for war. … We gotta stop the insanity going on in the United States.” — The Rev. Mark Murillo, speaking … Continue reading →

Have You No Decency?

Political campaigns would benefit from the lessons of the past

Viewpoint 8 months ago
Dan Bryant

Frederick Fisher is a name many won’t recognize, but the incident he sparked in 1954 is widely attributed for bringing down one of the biggest … Continue reading →

Thank God?

When God is at the side of those who have been shot 

Viewpoint 10 months ago
Dan Bryant

The former president credits God for saving him from assassination, claiming, “God was on my side.”  I actually agree, in part, and I am thankful … Continue reading →

The Ten Suggestions?

The irony of the new Louisiana law placing the Ten Commandments in its public schools

Viewpoint 11 months ago

The state of Louisiana would like us to believe that posting the Ten Commandments in school classrooms will cure the ills of society.  Even though … Continue reading →

When Life Begins

Creation does not happen in a single moment, but through a creative process, Minister Dan Bryant writes

Viewpoint 1 year ago

We need to have a serious conversation about when life begins.  It is a question that has very serious consequences for public policy. Chief Justice … Continue reading →

No Field of Dreams

‘If you build it, they will come’ is not true of homeless services 

Viewpoint 2 years ago

One of the most common questions I get asked when speaking about the work of SquareOne Villages is some version of Field of Dreams: “If … Continue reading →

‘Woke’ Is Not a Nasty Word

Cutting education about racism just perpetuates it

Viewpoint 2 years ago
Dan Bryant

It wasn’t particularly surprising when Gov. Ron DeSantis made critical race theory (CRT) enemy No. 1 in the culture wars. That is precisely the kind … Continue reading →

January 6 Epiphanies

Thoughts on the anniversary of the MAGA insurrection

EW-ExtraViewpoint 2 years ago

On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Nancy Pelosi spoke to members of the Democratic caucus via video conference. She closed the meeting with these … Continue reading →

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