Yes—to be awake has always meant to see clearly, to refuse blindness when the world’s suffering or deceit would lull us back to sleep. In the Christian story, “woke” isn’t an insult; it’s conversion—regaining sight. When rights are eroded or voices silenced, what’s really at stake is our capacity to recognize the image of God in those whose speech we find inconvenient.
The work now is not only to defend free speech but to deepen our seeing—so that awareness becomes a form of love, not just resistance.
But today 60-100 thousand or more people attended the abomination of a political rally masquerading as memorial service. They were there to worship a completely false set of idols who spewed forth hatred towards half of the country.
Looking at the gallery of tweets: No one actually addresses the content of David French's article. They simply reference "Obama" and "David French" and cue the laugh-track.
Yes—to be awake has always meant to see clearly, to refuse blindness when the world’s suffering or deceit would lull us back to sleep. In the Christian story, “woke” isn’t an insult; it’s conversion—regaining sight. When rights are eroded or voices silenced, what’s really at stake is our capacity to recognize the image of God in those whose speech we find inconvenient.
The work now is not only to defend free speech but to deepen our seeing—so that awareness becomes a form of love, not just resistance.
But today 60-100 thousand or more people attended the abomination of a political rally masquerading as memorial service. They were there to worship a completely false set of idols who spewed forth hatred towards half of the country.
I'm...slightly encouraged. Unfortunately, I've seen too many walk backs in my life to be genuinely optimistic.
Thank you once more, Professor, for your point of view. I appreciate it.
Looking at the gallery of tweets: No one actually addresses the content of David French's article. They simply reference "Obama" and "David French" and cue the laugh-track.