What is our responsibility to others in society? There is wide variation of opinions. Christians are commanded to treat others the way they want to be treated. In contrast one libertarian capitalist answered, we have no obligation to others. I do not think Christians generally live up to the golden rule nor do I believe the individual feels no obligation to others. People … [Read more...]
Kingsland District voters to decide on operating levy in November
By Leah Stier Spring Valley, MN In November, those living within the Kingsland School District will be asked to support our school and the children of our district and vote YES for the proposed operating referendum levy. While I do serve as a school board member, I am writing this as a private citizen, a parent of young children, and a taxpayer of our district. Our school … [Read more...]
Chumps & grifters
Since about 1980, Americans have continued to be some of the hardest working people on the planet. In fact, we work harder, and more efficiently, almost every year. And yet, we don’t see a reward from that. While we produce more, and while we produce it for less money, we don’t see any of that money. Instead, it has gone, nearly every penny, to the people sitting at the top. … [Read more...]
The time is now
To the Editor, The last week in June I was on Washington Island to hear Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove speak about reclaiming our moral imagination as people of faith. The forum is an annual event sponsored jointly by the Wisconsin Council of Churches and the Christian Century magazine. I knew it would be a challenging presentation. Wilson-Hartgrove issued a call, a national … [Read more...]
The importance of fact checking and corrections
To the Editor, Getting your facts correct these days has become critically important. Sometimes we don’t realize the damage that can be done, when we get our facts wrong. Case in point, on Monday June 17, 2019, two reporters covered the Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting and the topic of the school purchase. One reporter, Kirsten Zoellner, freelancing for the Fillmore … [Read more...]