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An Unpresidential Memorial Speech

Rit Varriale07.2016Essay Posts5851 Comments

Here’s my latest piece with Independent Journal Review. In it I address some of the problematic aspects of the President’s memorial speech in Dallas.

God, Guns, and Planned Parenthood

Rit Varriale10.2015Essay Posts522 Comments

When it comes to Isis, Obama says it’s not really about guns – it’s primarily about ideologies. However, when it comes to active shooters in America, Obama says it’s not really about ideologies – it’s primarily about guns. Really? Time to get on point Mr. President! In both cases, guns are the primary issue. Furthermore, in both cases, “more guns” … Read More

Iranian Endorsement

Rit Varriale08.2015Essay Posts454 Comments

Just decided to pull this quote out. The article is almost 7 years old, but it speaks volumes about the mess we are in today. When I first read it in 2008, I said to myself, “this is a quote worth saving for the later portion of the Obama presidency.” Here’s the remark as reported by Ali Arouzi – then … Read More

Meet Rit Varriale

Dr. Rit Varriale is originally from Schenectady, New York. He became involved in the Baptist tradition while attending The Citadel. Upon graduation, Rit was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.

In 1996, Rit entered the ministry and began his theological training receiving a M.Div. (Campbell University Divinity School), a Th.M. (Duke University Divinity School), and a D.Min. (Princeton Theological Seminary). From 1996-present he has served three congregations in North Carolina.