‘Troubling ties’

June 11 | While Congress attempts to document the former secretary of state’s mistakes in Benghazi and over a hundred FBI agents investigate her email server, WORLD focused instead on perhaps the most important element of Hillary Clinton’s qualifications (or disqualifications) for president: the possible selling of State Department influence to foreign nationals.

—Dan Owens / Cincinnati, Ohio

This informative article has convinced me. So that leaves … Bernie?

—Christina Wilson on wng.org

I have never been able to understand Clinton’s ability to avoid scandal and indictment, or how someone overlooks this degree of corruption and votes her into the highest office of our land. My hope is not in men; I am repeating daily that my home is in heaven.

—Kay Powell on wng.org

Trump has his share of inflammatory remarks and off-putting conduct, but there’s no telling the extent to which the Clintons have compromised our national interests for personal gain.

—Laura Thomas on wng.org

‘“Never” too soon’

June 11 | Joel Belz reminded us that we’ll be voting for the next generation of Supreme Court justices. Evangelicals determined to withhold their votes, as in 2012, should prayerfully reconsider.

—Peter Kushkowski / Portland, Conn.

Trump’s list of Supreme Court nominees is a “campaign promise.” Now if campaign promises were often kept, and if the person promising were known to be truthful—well, I’m puzzled by the number of influential Christians willing to reconsider Trump.

—Sue Redhed / Burien, Wash.

Not voting for Trump is a vote for Clinton, and under her we could lose Second Amendment rights, homeschooling rights, pro-life gains, and who knows what else.

—Deborah Winter / Wayland, Mich.

Because we can trust a sovereign God’s control of history, we need not feel pressured to vote for an evil candidate just because the other candidate is worse. Jesus reigns, so let us do His will, preach the gospel, and live lives of sacrifice and service.

—Tom Farr on wng.org

Given the state of our culture, when so many have turned their backs on God, we can hardly expect a Christian to make it to the White House and restore the nation’s constitutional roots. The hearts and minds of Americans need to change to change our politics. Trump is only a symptom.

—Richard Hawkins on wng.org

‘Mail order makeover’

June 11 | Lands’ End would offer a comical case study in mismanagement if not for the good people of Dodgeville who still work there, at least until the layoffs begin. If the leaders sneer at their own clothing lines, I can only imagine their contempt for their old-fashioned employees; I hope they land better jobs.

—Mark Peerbolte on wng.org

Lands’ End is not willing to admit that the alienation of its customer base was really due in part to its marketing blunder: trying to glorify immorality.

—Jim Hartje on wng.org

Lands’ End used to be my source for a decent swimsuit and everyday basics. No more, unless the prodigal comes to his senses.

—Lydia Reid on Facebook

‘Mascots and manipulators’

June 11 | Your article misses the mark because the real issue is not about respect for transgender people. It is about taking down Judeo-Christian values. It is too late to negotiate; one side will walk off the battlefield, and the other side will be dragged off.

—Vic Tripp / Tucker, Ga.

Again the Democrats are shoving a divisive issue down our throats and then claiming the moral high ground to condemn opponents as hateful monsters. The sad thing is that these poor, tormented souls are being destroyed in the process.

—Greg Browning on wng.org

Your piece on transgenderism did not explicitly admonish it as sin. It may be a lot of things, including a mental health problem, but a magazine that claims to present the news from a biblical perspective needs to include the biblical perspective.

—Dennis Murphy / Hendersonville, N.C.

‘Sins of their fathers & mothers’

June 11 | Thank you for opening our eyes to the devastation divorce causes. Healthy marriage is the cornerstone for healthy children, a vibrant church, and a peaceful society. Divorce, cohabitation, a welfare system that drives fathers from their homes, and a “me first” philosophy have all contributed to a crumbling society.

—Thomas Dressel / Oregon City, Ore.

Real men grow up, die to themselves, and hang in there. It’s not easy, but the result is that marriage makes us holy—and sometimes even happy. I thank God for parents who set a good example.

—Pete Johnson on wng.org

‘Struck down, standing fast’

June 11 | In China, where being a Christian is costly, believers are fighting to keep their outward Christian distinctiveness, like crosses and choirs and buildings that look like churches. In America we are striving to look like the culture around us, building churches that look like warehouses and exchanging theologically rich hymns for music that sounds like secular radio. We think that will draw people in, yet instead the church in China is growing.

—Laura Powell / Atlanta, Ga.

‘Minor regrets’

June 11 | Happy 40th anniversary to the Olaskys! I love these personal stories.

—Patti Richter on Facebook

Every time I read an article from Marvin Olasky, whether it’s in-depth on Puerto Rico finances or on never hitting a home run (on the baseball field), I’m like, “This guy is a writing machine; does he ever sleep?”

—William Peck on wng.org

‘Reformed thought’

June 11 | Theologian Peter Enns has done a huge amount of damage with his claim that the Bible is full of mere myths. I still pray for him, although I am not sure whether to pray for salvation or restoration.

Susan Neely / Wyncote, Pa.

‘Reflux drug rethink’

June 11 | I never understood how drugs reducing the stomach's ability to produce acid to churn food into component parts were helpful, except temporarily to produce esophageal healing. Isn't it better to adjust one’s diet and eating schedule? How is the stomach supposed to do its job with reduced acid?

Anasthasia Mather on wng.org

Comments

Your June 11 issue is excellent—balanced, informative, and well-written. It's as good an issue as I have ever read.

Kenneth G. Smith / Pittsburgh, Pa.

‘The long road’

May 28 | Pastor Wang Yi noted that in China’s “pre-Christian” society, to maintain their faith against the culture Christians must create their own schools. In America’s post-Christian society, for future generations to maintain Christian faith we also must concentrate on education in our schools and churches.

Jim Richardson / Oro Valley, Ariz.

‘A man, a plan, a canal, Panama’

May 28 | I was in awe of your report on the construction of the Panama Canal, and the photo of the canyons as they excavated the canal was great! Thanks.

Bruce S. King / Hamilton, Mont.

‘Into the fight?’

May 28 | Thanks for a solid discussion of including women in the draft and possibly in combat. Would that be fair and helpful to the men who have been protecting us to date? We must allow no more policy changes that increase risk to our front-line combatants.

Kathleen Rollins / Bullard, Texas

‘Golden opportunity’

May 28 | I also failed to get my dad or mother to sit down with me and a recorder before they passed away. Both would have provided much personal and family history, things I had heard about but cannot much recall now. After I retired I typed out pages and pages of stories about my life and work for my daughters and grandchildren. I figure if I can do this, many others can too. Writing or recording these things is a labor of love, but can be a fun endeavor as well.

Tom Sandlin / Liberty Hill, Texas