The Edge of Democracy: An Upcoming Six Part Series

America is at a crossroads. In recent years, our nation has seen rising polarization, deepening radicalization, and the dangerous spread of disinformation. Political debates no longer stop at disagreement. They now veer into violence, culture wars, and even the distortion of faith. This series will take an unflinching look at how these forces are eroding trust in our democracy and threatening the very foundations of the U.S. Constitution.

Over the coming posts, we will explore:

Polarization: Why Americans are more divided than ever, and how

everyday conversations have turned into

battlegrounds.

Radicalization: How both the far right and far left are pulling people

into extremes, with real-world consequences for safety and

stability.

Violence: From political assassinations to threats against election

workers, we will examine how words are turning into

weapons.

Faith and Christian Nationalism: How religion is being used to divide

rather than unite, and how that contradicts the teachings of

Jesus.

Disinformation: The falsehoods about mail-in ballots, vaccines, and

government that are shaping public opinion and undermining free

elections.

The Cost of Division: What happens when respect, integrity, and truth

take a backseat to anger and fear.

This series is not only about problems. It is about solutions. Each essay will offer pathways to rebuild trust, strengthen democratic culture, and create spaces for dialogue that are rooted in truth, respect, and compassion.

The challenges are urgent, but so is the opportunity. Democracy is not dying on its own. It is being tested, and it will survive only if we are willing to defend it together.