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Being salt of the earth most important

By Carl S. Helrich, professor of physics

When I was in the sixth grade, Dwight Eisenhower became president, defeating Estes Kefauver. After the election one of my friends said, “We all must be for Eisenhower now.” I have remembered his comment because of the wisdom he displayed. Regardless of whether we have a President McCain or President Obama, we must be for him. To be otherwise is to be obstructionist. » Read more…

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A view from Germany helped

By Carl Helrich, professor of physics

How has an experience abroad impacted my view of U.S. foreign policy? In addition to leading the German Study-Service Term, I lived for four years in Germany, serving a German national laboratory similar to Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, or Argonne. During three of those years I was an employee of the German Government. This gives me no greater insight into the Germans than anyone else. But it may have provided me with a different perspective. » Read more…

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Politicians don’t need to be perfect

By Carl Helrich, professor of physics

How does my faith inform my political views, engagement and assessment of candidates? I believe strongly in the separation of church and state. And this extends to elections. I try not to impose ideals or litmus tests on candidates. However, I cannot claim that my commitment to being a disciple of Jesus does not affect my judgment. » Read more…

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