When one refuses to listen….
The cancel culture embraced by the left are indicative of a
much greater societal disease.
“Settled” science, Trump derangement syndrome, capitalism=evil, socialism=compassion,
pro-Palestine-antisemitism, and men can be women requires the intentional rejection
of rational thought. Lack of constructive discourse leads to the siloization of
opinion and the villainization of those opposing viewpoints. We are losing the
ability to comprehend the varied nuances of the issues confronting our society.
When the free exchange of ideas is deliberately terminated and dissenting views
ignored, society will be forever divided without the promise of compromise and
without common ground.
“All of us share this world for but a brief moment in
time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us
apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort -- a sustained effort -- to
find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to
respect the dignity of all human beings.”
Believe it or not, this quote is attributed to our former “Divider
in Chief,” Barack Obama. The man responsible for setting back race relations
decades. Had he instead practiced what he preached, he could have been a great uniter
of this nation. Instead, he focused on exploiting our differences, dividing Americans
by skin color, sexual orientation, and economic class. Apparently, he learned
much from fellow Chicagoan Saul Alinsky and his “Rules for Radicals.” The results
of his efforts would make Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and Satan proud.
“Abuse of words has been the great instrument of
sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.” John
Adams.
The left refuses to listen to opposing viewpoints, shouting
down those in which they disagree. Democrats refuse to find that common ground
and reach a consensus that facilitates a better life for the Americans they are
expected to represent. Without common ground, no agreement can be achieved. Without
common goals, problems have no solutions. Without effective debate that listens
to all sides, nothing can be accomplished. If one fails to listen and consider
alternate avenues of thought, we, and especially government, will continue to
fail to discover the remedies this nation requires.
“There are forces all around you who wish to exploit
division, rob you of your freedom, and tell you what to think. But young folks
can rekindle the weary spirit of a slumbering nation.” Wynton Marsalis.
There is a revival occurring with the young people of this
nation. Despite the incessant leftist drumbeat of the legacy media and the Marxist
indoctrination of academia, young people are awakening. The search to fill the
emptiness in their hearts is being filled with many of them returning to Christ.
Churches are filling and young people are engaged. This is the path to save
this nation and re-reconcile with the God of creation. Former democrats are
realizing that their party is no longer the party of John F. Kennedy but better
resembles those worshipping at the altar of Baal. Hope is not lost, but we must
be ever vigilant. The November mid-terms will be the tipping point. Will we return
to be that “shining city on a hill” or will we sit back and let evil overcome?
“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress
and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who
pervert the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln.
Democrats continue to disregard the will of the people, pervert
the Constitution with lawsuits before leftist judges appointed by democrat
Presidents, and pursue policies that Americans reject. Democrats must be
rejected at the ballot box. We have a choice to continue to regress as a nation or reembrace the Judeo-Christian values that made the United States the
greatest nation on earth. The choice is yours.
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge
and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He
is a shield to those who walk with integrity, to guard the paths
of justice and protect the way of His saints. Then you will
discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path. For
wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,
to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity, from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of
darkness, from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the
twistedness of evil, whose paths are crooked and whose ways are
devious.” Proverbs 2:6-15
