“Rust doesn’t come from abuse. It comes from disuse”. That’s really good. I sell new and used steel all day so I really appreciate and understand the analogy. I would add that rust comes from disuse, especially in its unintended environment. Salt is also major erosion accelerator. Might fit well in your Matthew Salt Sermon
Thank you for your call to manhood in your writings. As a woman and mother of 4 adult sons, I rejoice in the width and depth of your exploration into what is a Better Man. These are both a call and a walk beside for the men to whom you minister. Thank you.
I must take issue with what I experience as an un-nuanced slide which lacks the integrity I experience in your usual offerings. It strikes me that equating the issue of allowing or not allowing Muslim believers integration into Western nations with Islamic terrorism data between 1979 and 2024 is a non-sequitur. Making such implications appear reasonable seems irresponsible and lacking in the quality of thought you consistently offer.
Thank you for taking the time to write—and for the generosity of your opening words. To hear encouragement from a mother of four sons carries real weight for me. I am deeply grateful for your affirmation of the heart and intent behind my work.
I also appreciate the care with which you raised your concern. You are right to expect nuance, integrity, and careful reasoning—especially when addressing matters as complex and consequential as immigration, religion, and violence. Your note is received in that spirit.
If my language or framing suggested a direct equivalence between Muslim believers and acts of terrorism, that was neither my intent nor my conviction. I agree that such a leap would be a non-sequitur and an unjust simplification. Faithful Muslim men and women are not reducible to the actions of extremists, and any argument that implies otherwise deserves correction.
My aim was to raise questions about cultural integration, ideological incompatibilities, and historical data—not to assign moral blame to individuals or paint entire populations with a single brush. That said, clarity matters, and I take your feedback seriously. Where my communication lacked precision, I will work to sharpen it.
Thank you for engaging thoughtfully rather than dismissively. That kind of dialogue is a gift, and I value it.
Thank you for your response. I appreciate that a wide brush painting against Muslim populations was not your intention. However, the reference you used in that particular post did leave that color from his brush.
I continue to appreciate your daily devotional and thoughtful summaries
SIC 'EM!!!
“Rust doesn’t come from abuse. It comes from disuse”. That’s really good. I sell new and used steel all day so I really appreciate and understand the analogy. I would add that rust comes from disuse, especially in its unintended environment. Salt is also major erosion accelerator. Might fit well in your Matthew Salt Sermon
Great read today. Grateful.
Dr Harper,
Thank you for your call to manhood in your writings. As a woman and mother of 4 adult sons, I rejoice in the width and depth of your exploration into what is a Better Man. These are both a call and a walk beside for the men to whom you minister. Thank you.
I must take issue with what I experience as an un-nuanced slide which lacks the integrity I experience in your usual offerings. It strikes me that equating the issue of allowing or not allowing Muslim believers integration into Western nations with Islamic terrorism data between 1979 and 2024 is a non-sequitur. Making such implications appear reasonable seems irresponsible and lacking in the quality of thought you consistently offer.
Thank you for your attention to this detail.
Sincerely,
Carole Jones-Grassl
Dear Carole,
Thank you for taking the time to write—and for the generosity of your opening words. To hear encouragement from a mother of four sons carries real weight for me. I am deeply grateful for your affirmation of the heart and intent behind my work.
I also appreciate the care with which you raised your concern. You are right to expect nuance, integrity, and careful reasoning—especially when addressing matters as complex and consequential as immigration, religion, and violence. Your note is received in that spirit.
If my language or framing suggested a direct equivalence between Muslim believers and acts of terrorism, that was neither my intent nor my conviction. I agree that such a leap would be a non-sequitur and an unjust simplification. Faithful Muslim men and women are not reducible to the actions of extremists, and any argument that implies otherwise deserves correction.
My aim was to raise questions about cultural integration, ideological incompatibilities, and historical data—not to assign moral blame to individuals or paint entire populations with a single brush. That said, clarity matters, and I take your feedback seriously. Where my communication lacked precision, I will work to sharpen it.
Thank you for engaging thoughtfully rather than dismissively. That kind of dialogue is a gift, and I value it.
With respect and gratitude,
- Harp
Thank you for your response. I appreciate that a wide brush painting against Muslim populations was not your intention. However, the reference you used in that particular post did leave that color from his brush.
I continue to appreciate your daily devotional and thoughtful summaries
Sincerely,
Carole Jones-Grassl