Jihad and the Defense of Christian Civilization

Written by David E. Smith

A young Christian family is beaten and dragged into the dense Nigerian bush, their names added to a grim ledger that Western media consistently ignores. In Nigeria, Christian communities face relentless terror from groups like Boko Haram and aligned jihadist militants. Thousands of believers have been killed, churches burned, and pastors kidnapped. Yet the institutions that claim to lead the free world offer little more than diplomatic platitudes.

As Dr. Alex McFarland bluntly stated in a recent release:

“How can we be a Christian nation if we fail to protect our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ?”

The Gen Z Paradox: Rising Faith, Collapsing Worldview

Written by David E. Smith

A new survey from Arizona Christian University and researcher Dr. George Barna reveals a troubling contradiction within Generation Z: while more young people are identifying as Christians, very few actually hold a biblical worldview.

According to the study, Gen Z is showing increased interest in matters of faith. More young adults claim to be Christians, report a deeper commitment to practicing their beliefs, and say they are reading the Bible regularly.… Continue Reading

Islam’s Expansion and the Battle for Worldviews

Written by David E. Smith

Even as Christianity shows signs of regaining some cultural ground after years of steady decline, other socio-political religious movements are quietly but rapidly expanding across the United States. While Religiously Unaffiliated (atheists, agnostics, and “nones”) is the growing category overall, according to this article by Quora, Hinduism is also “quietly expanding by immigration.”

Nevertheless, Islam is now widely recognized as the third-largest religion in America, and its growth trajectory continues upward.… Continue Reading

Twisting Scripture to Fit Progressive Politics

Written by David E. Smith

Texas State Representative James Talarico has emerged as an apostate “Christian” whose progressive ideology runs contrary to two thousand years of orthodox Christian teaching. Unsuprisingly, he has become something of a media darling on the Left, promoted as a thoughtful Christian voice who can reconcile progressive politics through a reinterpretation of Scripture.

Talarico, who recently won the Texas Senate Democratic nomination, describes himself as a “secularist seminarian.” He has gained attention for using biblical language and religious imagery to defend a host of progressive political causes, including abortion and transgender ideology.… Continue Reading