Eduardo Suastegui's Blog, page 3
May 30, 2020
In the Name of COVID-19: A Step Back for Religious Freedom, or Equal Discrimination for All?
On Friday May 29, 2020, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 split decision wherein “Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court’s liberal bloc in upholding the state’s right to impose limits on congregations in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.” In practical terms, this Supreme Court decision helps places of worship adopting a […]
May 23, 2020
The COVID-19 Church Reopen Challenge
Should churches re-open in the midst of a still unresolved COVID-19 pandemic? “It depends,” is unfortunately the less than clear answer. Just yesterday, our president declared churches “essential,” placing them in the same category of businesses and enterprises (defense industry among them) that are not subject to the otherwise crippling shutdown much of the economy […]
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April 24, 2020
Your Plans, His Way – Video
A little food for thought based on Proverbs 16…
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April 7, 2020
Check out my YouTube Channel
This is a quick announcement for those wanting to connect with me through my YouTube channel. As you may have wondered, my efforts have recently veered in a new direction. My writing is a bit on hold (except for what I’m doing for school), but I aim to return to my writing passion soon.
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October 30, 2018
Whataboutism, Moral Equivalency, and Reconciliation
How well does it work when someone points out something you have done wrong, only to have you turn around and point out a way in which they have failed? Does it help resolve the dispute, or does it inflame the grievances that stand between you? If it helps to answer this question, think back […]
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August 30, 2018
Rethinking Political Space
Frustrated, confused, and misled by simplistic copy-paste “Us-Them” political labels like Left-vs.-Right, Conservative-vs.-Progressive, or even Libertarian-vs.-Liberal? Me too. After throwing up my hands for years, a thought occurred to me, yielding the 3D diagram below. I could spend many words explaining it. Instead, I’ll let you ponder it and, after careful consideration, let me know […]
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July 4, 2018
An Immigrant’s Independence Day
A month ago, a family quietly celebrated their own version of Independence Day, the day when they arrived in this country in a 24-foot boat by the name of “Stand By One.” On June 4, 1980 they set foot on dry land after a rough ninety mile voyage. They didn’t look like much when their […]
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July 2, 2018
Against the Looming Economic Impacts of Automation, Politicians Can’t Continue on Cruise Control
In response to much of the political debate about jobs being lost to China and Mexico—and other global punching bags—a meek, oft-ignored retort posits: “But… automation.” Indeed, automation has played as much if not a bigger role in job loss as wage disparities and protectionist (a.k.a., tariff-based) policies. Tinkering with market equality and retaliatory measures […]
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June 18, 2018
The Complexities of Splitting Families at the US-Mexico Border
Two days ago, I wrote to condemn the Trump-Sessions policy that splits families at border crossings, referencing in passing the distressed world that has led us to this juncture. This messiness deserves a follow-up discussion. As some have (through conflation) pointed out, the housing of children is not a new practice. It happened, however, under […]
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June 17, 2018
A Not So Happy Father’s Day at the US-Mexico Border
As I hear the stories of immigrant parents separated from their children at the US-Mexico border, I can’t help but be torn. On the one hand I want laws enforced, the integrity of our border protected, and humane, well-controlled immigration. The Rule of Law, foundational to this nation and essential to its continued survival and […]
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