Olivia Rodrigo takes herself seriously, which tends to take down the b.s. she experiences. Someday it may lead her to actual faith. https://www.rodwhite.net/the-cure-olivia-rodrigo-explores-her-view-of-self-and-god/
When I was studying Juneteenth, I got curious about how racism has impacted the central celebrations for centennial celebrations (like the 250th coming up) in Philadelphia. Finding out more encouraged me all the more to concentrate on Juneteenth, if I were to celebrate at all. https://www.rodwhite.net/juneteenth-is-the-better-freedom-day-just-look-philly-on-july-4th/
The 1% owns history telling right now, for the most part, and they tell it as if they make it. But it is the vast majority of people who make the world work, not by fighting, but by cooperating. This post is an example of how past history has been skewed. https://www.rodwhite.net/u-s-christians-need-a-new-story-use-columba-as-an-example/
When the criteria is being saved by grace instead of loving you neighbor, the answer could be yes. But I left that peculiarly American justification for "successful greed" behind long ago. https://www.rodwhite.net/are-there-really-good-billionaires/
I think a lot of us are doing our best to resist and restore. But I am amazed how the brazen Trump is still hanging on to Christian followers after being the most talked about person on the planet. I wrote about it: https://www.rodwhite.net/what-do-christians-do-with-corrupt-leaders/