"Free Speech for All?"
Freedom of speech is the most important freedom in the United States today. It is a first amendment right that each person should be able...
"The Ethics of Journalism"
One of the most important ethical issues in recent days has been that of the standards for outlets of journalism. Particularly in...
"True Measures of Presidential Greatness"
On this President’s Day in the United States we remember those presidents who made the greatest impact upon our country and the world...
"Our Ethical Responsibility for the Future"
In my lifetime, we have always had some concern for the future. From the 1950's concern for a possible nuclear war to more recent...
"We Need Each Other to Remain Honest"
I don’t think we appreciate enough the role of the community for living faithful and moral lives. If you believe that human beings are...
"Is Sacrificial Love Possible?"
As a parish pastor for almost thirty-nine years it has been my pleasure to preside over more than two hundred weddings. In almost all of...
"Hospitality to All"
An important concern of the last several weeks and months in the United States has been that of how do we make sure that we are safe....
"The Consequences of Untruth"
Recently there has been a lot of talk about the possible cultivation of untruth by leaders in the United States government. Some people...
"Is Hedonism the True American Religion?"
Being an observer of the coverage of the extravaganza that makes up Super Bowl Sunday in America is an interesting thing. As a Lutheran...
"Ethics and Sports"
As the annual Super Bowl approaches, once again we realize that sports is big business. Millions of dollars will be invested in...
