05/01/2025
We are living in perilous times. Without a deep connection to Scripture, daily prayer for wisdom, and a sincere love for God, we risk both falling and failing.
The enemy is not careless; he strategically shapes the cultural narrative. We’re told the world is simply divided into "liberal" and "conservative"—and tragically, we often place Christians, politicians, friends, and neighbors into these two narrow, man-made categories.
But here’s a question worth asking: are the so-called "Christian right" or "conservatives" truly Christian in belief and practice?
Who has normalized slander, cursing, and hostility in public discourse? I would argue that in North America and more recently, Europe, much of that has come from the political right—those who claim to stand for moral values.
Take, for example, Jordan Peterson—a fellow Canadian I’ve followed closely. He speaks passionately about Christian values and appears to align with many of our convictions. But let’s not confuse moral alignment with genuine faith. When pressed about his belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Peterson gives thoughtful, intelligent responses—but ultimately, he stops short of affirming a personal belief in the Resurrection. By biblical definition, that places him outside of Christian faith.
And while we often say, “We don’t follow these voices because we agree with them on everything,” the truth is more complex. For those of us actively loving and reaching out to non-believers, it's obvious that people often see figures like Elon Musk—an outspoken atheist who once used drugs publicly with the vulgar Joe Rogan—or Donald Trump, widely regarded as one of the most profane public figures in modern politics—as the faces of conservatism.
Is this really the kind of representation we want for Christian values?
My disclaimer is this: if I were a citizen of the United States, I would have voted for Donald Trump. And yes, I do listen to a handful of podcasters and pundits to stay informed. However, let’s be honest—these men, along with many others, are closer to being Stoics than they are to being Christians. They resemble the crowd in Acts chapter 17—curious philosophers whom Paul sought to convert, not emulate.
I’m sorry, but while Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life may offer some merit, it’s not what we need most. What we desperately need is a passionate, tear-filled call back to biblical, prayerful revival. Revival that’s built not on self-improvement, but on the recognition that we are sinners in need of saving—and that salvation comes only through the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
That is the message we must reclaim. That is the identity the Church must embody. The Gospel must be the very thing our communities know us for.
