The Conflict: Attacks on Christianity and the Rise of Government as Savior

 

Christianity in the United States is viewed by some as being under concerted attack from media, political figures, and legal interpretations that erode religious freedom and moral tenets. This perspective holds that the Judeo-Christian founding of the country—which promotes faith, family, and individualism as the primary source of provision and moral guidance—poses a direct threat to those who seek to make the government the ultimate savior.

The argument is that if citizens rely on God, family, and self to solve their problems, the need for government intervention is minimized. If, however, the government is viewed as the savior, its power and control are amplified because the population relies on its programs for daily life. This concept echoes Karl Marx's critique of religion as an "illusory happiness" that must be abolished to achieve "real happiness" through societal change (Marx, 1977).

 

Worldview Comparison: Reagan vs. Biden

 

The essay contrasts the worldviews of Presidents Ronald Reagan and Joe Biden to illustrate the perceived shift in America's self-image and role in the world.

 

Ronald Reagan's View: "Shining City on a Hill"

 

Reagan viewed the United States as a "Shining city on a hill," a biblical reference (Matthew 5:14-16) suggesting America provides hope to the rest of the world as a place free from oppression. This view emphasizes American exceptionalism as a force for good, believing a person can succeed based on merit and hard work, not status or birthright.

  • Economy: Reagan believed in limited government and free markets, trusting the American people to drive economic success without undue regulation.

  • Immigration: He supported legal immigration as a way to keep America "new and young," even signing a bill providing a path to citizenship, but believed secure borders were necessary.

  • Foreign Policy: Reagan saw the U.S. as a force of good capable of confronting global evils, particularly the Soviet Union.

 

President Biden's View: Globalism and Systemic Evil

 

In contrast, President Biden is characterized as having a globalist worldview that views the United States as a source of historical injustice and systemic evil.

  • National Identity: Biden is seen as believing America has not atoned for the "original sin of slavery" and has taken resources from the world by force. This perspective requires America to give up its sovereignty to equalize its position globally.

  • Economy: Biden is viewed as believing people cannot be trusted, arguing that corporations are solely driven by profit, leading them to destroy the environment and avoid paying taxes. This necessitates government intervention to guide the economy.

  • Immigration: Biden advocates for open borders and surging resources to those seeking asylum, believing in bringing in a global population that would inevitably increase the size and power of the government through reliance on social programs.

  • Foreign Policy: His policies are seen as geared toward globalist treaties and organizations (e.g., re-entering the Paris Agreement), risking U.S. sovereignty by allowing other countries to dictate policy, contrary to George Washington's warnings against foreign entanglements (Washington, 2022).

 

Major Attacks on Christian Morality and Liberty

 

The essay highlights three specific areas identified as major attacks on the Christian foundation of the nation (Goeglein, 2013):

 

1. Redefining Marriage

 

The Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) established a constitutional right to same-sex marriage based on the 14th and 5th Amendments (due process and equal protection). This ruling was criticized by dissenters for usurping the democratic process and redefining marriage from its traditional, long-standing definition (between one man and one woman) based on successful child-rearing. The ruling is seen as conflicting with the biblical definition of marriage (1 Corinthians 7:2).

 

2. Abortion

 

The Supreme Court's 1973 ruling that established a right to abortion was based on rights to privacy and equal protection. This decision is viewed as a violation of the biblical commandment, "You shalt not murder" (Exodus 20:13).

 

3. Religious Liberty

 

Despite the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of religion, most court cases are framed as restricting, rather than protecting, religious expression. For example, Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971) struck down state laws providing taxpayer aid to religious schools, ruling it a violation of the Establishment Clause. This trend is viewed as removing religion from public life (e.g., removing prayer from schools, religious symbolism from courts).

 

Call to Action and Conclusion

 

The call to action is for Christians to utilize their freedom to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13), vote for leaders who share their values, and lead by example.

The essay concludes that attacks on Christianity are apparent because the progression toward a socialist government requires replacing the spiritual authority of God with the political power of the state. For the Constitution—which Patrick Henry argued was founded on the gospel of Jesus Christ (Bradford, 1991)—to function properly, the nation must maintain a biblical worldview. Therefore, electing leaders and appointing judges who hold a biblical worldview and adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution is presented as the most effective way to slow the progression toward a Godless society.