In a personal essay, Dexter Dow reflects on death and existence, influenced by the loss of his partner, Megan. He argues that death is not the worst fate and critiques the religious notions of an afterlife. He prefers the idea of rest over a troubling eternity, emphasizing human agency in effecting change and healing.
The article critiques how interpretations of the Gospels have historically been used to justify cruelty, noting that federal laws and policies reflect this ongoing misalignment. It highlights the impact of recent Medicaid and food assistance cuts, framing them as contrary to Jesus’s teachings on compassion and charity, thereby questioning moral integrity in governance.
What Made Jesus Angry — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH Faith & Power · Analysis What Made Jesus Angry The Gospels name it: exploiting the poor, staging piety, and turning law into a weapon against mercy. Hold that record against New Hampshire and federal policy…
