I know what Jesus taught, that if we refuse to forgive others their debts against us our debts against God will likewise not be forgiven.How do I give grace to a man who chose to meet words and ideas with a bullet?How do I give grace to people who will give no grace to me?
This is an odd subject, because I don’t think we’ve ever been here before as a society.
Generally, people from Western nations tend to honor the dead.
That is to say, human life has intrinsic value and worth. Those who relied upon, or where emotionally connected to the person who died—they have worth as well—this current crop of people on the left doesn’t see things this way.
Their worldview doesn’t work within the realm of how people generally operate. These individuals literally have no legacy. Who will grieve them when they die? Their kids are taught (by them) that they shouldn’t respect those who just died—because of a difference in opinion.
Moreover, who doesn’t want to be grieved when they die? Who doesn’t value life—when every living thing on the planet fights to stay alive? How can someone become so inverted?
This is not normal human behavior. We’re all selfish, if we’re honest, we all know this. It’s part of what keeps us alive when outside circumstances might dictate otherwise—it’s part of being human.
But these people on the left are subject to a cause that promises them nothing. Literally nothing. They’re subjecting themselves to the worst kind of slavery. Their minds have been captured. They are by literal definition slaves.
These people who are celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death are looking at life like it’s 3rd person (and I don’t mean by using pronouns). It’s as if they believe they can walk away after all this, and there is somewhere else that their mind truly resides (they’re separated from reality).
But there’s nowhere to go—at least not in the sense that those still living can interact with.
So what does this tell us?
It tells me (at least) that there are a whole lot of people who are “not all there” and are willing to commit to horrible acts—just because they are directed to do so. They are selfless—but selfless in service of something that will never benefit them—or their offspring.
This creates quite the dilemma.
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War
This enemy is new, in that they don’t really understand reality—and don’t even act within the confines of their own best interest.
This is like humans vs ants (and I mean that metaphorically, not literally) most of us, can’t imagine a world in which any people champion a cause that makes things worse (for them and for everyone else).
This leftist mindset just serves to create more of the angst and hopelessness that came before it.
Where do we go from here?
I have no idea, but I know that a lot of people are going to either wake up, or live miserable lives, because the clock is ticking—none of these people are getting any younger.
Time comes for us all. It’s what we do while we’re here that matters.
There is a perverse nihilism that lies at the core of progressivism, and at the core of the trans movement in particular.
By arguing that identity is fluid, that we can change who and what we are with s few pills and some irreversible body modifications is ultimately an argument against identity of any kind.
Transgenderism as an ideology is in reality a form of psychological suicide, of psychological self annihilation. It is tantamount to saying that the individual does not exist.
Why anyone would be seduced by their own destruction is a mystery I cannot fathom. Yet the Tyler Robinsons of the world are willing to destroy everyone and everything in service of this dark ideology.
We would not exaggerate to call the trans movement "demonic". Charlie Kirk's assassination stands as powerful evidence that this is truly the case.
Beautifully expressed, Peter, and I see that you have been wrestling with the same dilemma that I have. Partial answer: it comes down to, “love the sinner, hate the sin”. You understand all about that already.
Our Founding Fathers also wrestled with these issues, and their wise insight was that we needed to be a moral, caring, ethical society - the kind that is based on traditional Christian values. Those values underlie the laws and punishments, the balancing of justice with mercy, the right to freedom versus the safety of innocents. Educated, insightful thinkers such as yourself, Peter, can help steer this country back to goodness with your writings concerning these matters.
Earlier American times saw the need for better education in order to prevent wrongs. During our lifetimes, the Dept of Education has gone terribly wrong in mis-educating young people. This is now being partially rectified, and again, your writings can help.
A magnificent way you could help, Peter, is with your amazingly great legal mind. You understand that there can be no protection for the innocent, or mercy for erring people, without justice. Legal justice, not vigilante vengeance!
Charlie Kirk’s killer was miseducated, misinformed, misled, misguided, and corrupted. He will have to pay a huge price for that, in part to prevent anyone else from committing such a horrendous crime. But ALL of the people who destroyed the mind of this killer need to be prevented from destroying others! So keep pointing out the wrongs that create warped killers. If enough writers do so, there will be a hugely needed correcting turn in civilization.
One lesson I have learned from this sad episode is that we do not ever really know who we touch with our words and actions.
Watching Maoris in London performing their Haka ritual in honor of Charlie Kirk is a remarkable testament to just how far his words reached.
I am not blessed with Charlie Kirk's platform, but if I can have even a fraction of his impact on the world that is reason enough to keep doing what I am doing, to keep pushing back against the nonstop stream of propaganda inundating the world with facts, evidence, data, and above all reason.
Tyler Robinson wanted to silence Charlie Kirk and all who share his values of free speech and the relentless pursuit of the truth. Continuing my work is the very least I can do to defeat Tyler Robinson and deny him his victory.
Amazing and beautiful.
This is an odd subject, because I don’t think we’ve ever been here before as a society.
Generally, people from Western nations tend to honor the dead.
That is to say, human life has intrinsic value and worth. Those who relied upon, or where emotionally connected to the person who died—they have worth as well—this current crop of people on the left doesn’t see things this way.
Their worldview doesn’t work within the realm of how people generally operate. These individuals literally have no legacy. Who will grieve them when they die? Their kids are taught (by them) that they shouldn’t respect those who just died—because of a difference in opinion.
Moreover, who doesn’t want to be grieved when they die? Who doesn’t value life—when every living thing on the planet fights to stay alive? How can someone become so inverted?
This is not normal human behavior. We’re all selfish, if we’re honest, we all know this. It’s part of what keeps us alive when outside circumstances might dictate otherwise—it’s part of being human.
But these people on the left are subject to a cause that promises them nothing. Literally nothing. They’re subjecting themselves to the worst kind of slavery. Their minds have been captured. They are by literal definition slaves.
These people who are celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death are looking at life like it’s 3rd person (and I don’t mean by using pronouns). It’s as if they believe they can walk away after all this, and there is somewhere else that their mind truly resides (they’re separated from reality).
But there’s nowhere to go—at least not in the sense that those still living can interact with.
So what does this tell us?
It tells me (at least) that there are a whole lot of people who are “not all there” and are willing to commit to horrible acts—just because they are directed to do so. They are selfless—but selfless in service of something that will never benefit them—or their offspring.
This creates quite the dilemma.
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War
This enemy is new, in that they don’t really understand reality—and don’t even act within the confines of their own best interest.
This is like humans vs ants (and I mean that metaphorically, not literally) most of us, can’t imagine a world in which any people champion a cause that makes things worse (for them and for everyone else).
This leftist mindset just serves to create more of the angst and hopelessness that came before it.
Where do we go from here?
I have no idea, but I know that a lot of people are going to either wake up, or live miserable lives, because the clock is ticking—none of these people are getting any younger.
Time comes for us all. It’s what we do while we’re here that matters.
There is a perverse nihilism that lies at the core of progressivism, and at the core of the trans movement in particular.
By arguing that identity is fluid, that we can change who and what we are with s few pills and some irreversible body modifications is ultimately an argument against identity of any kind.
Transgenderism as an ideology is in reality a form of psychological suicide, of psychological self annihilation. It is tantamount to saying that the individual does not exist.
Why anyone would be seduced by their own destruction is a mystery I cannot fathom. Yet the Tyler Robinsons of the world are willing to destroy everyone and everything in service of this dark ideology.
We would not exaggerate to call the trans movement "demonic". Charlie Kirk's assassination stands as powerful evidence that this is truly the case.
Beautifully expressed, Peter, and I see that you have been wrestling with the same dilemma that I have. Partial answer: it comes down to, “love the sinner, hate the sin”. You understand all about that already.
Our Founding Fathers also wrestled with these issues, and their wise insight was that we needed to be a moral, caring, ethical society - the kind that is based on traditional Christian values. Those values underlie the laws and punishments, the balancing of justice with mercy, the right to freedom versus the safety of innocents. Educated, insightful thinkers such as yourself, Peter, can help steer this country back to goodness with your writings concerning these matters.
Earlier American times saw the need for better education in order to prevent wrongs. During our lifetimes, the Dept of Education has gone terribly wrong in mis-educating young people. This is now being partially rectified, and again, your writings can help.
A magnificent way you could help, Peter, is with your amazingly great legal mind. You understand that there can be no protection for the innocent, or mercy for erring people, without justice. Legal justice, not vigilante vengeance!
Charlie Kirk’s killer was miseducated, misinformed, misled, misguided, and corrupted. He will have to pay a huge price for that, in part to prevent anyone else from committing such a horrendous crime. But ALL of the people who destroyed the mind of this killer need to be prevented from destroying others! So keep pointing out the wrongs that create warped killers. If enough writers do so, there will be a hugely needed correcting turn in civilization.
Thank you always for your noble efforts, Peter!
One lesson I have learned from this sad episode is that we do not ever really know who we touch with our words and actions.
Watching Maoris in London performing their Haka ritual in honor of Charlie Kirk is a remarkable testament to just how far his words reached.
I am not blessed with Charlie Kirk's platform, but if I can have even a fraction of his impact on the world that is reason enough to keep doing what I am doing, to keep pushing back against the nonstop stream of propaganda inundating the world with facts, evidence, data, and above all reason.
Tyler Robinson wanted to silence Charlie Kirk and all who share his values of free speech and the relentless pursuit of the truth. Continuing my work is the very least I can do to defeat Tyler Robinson and deny him his victory.
☦️⛪ Grant rest O'Lord to the souls of Thy servants, blessed art Thou O'Lord, teach me Thy statutes. MEMORY ETERNAL! 🕯️🌐✨
Glory to the Precious and Life-Giving Cross, Glory to Jesus Christ, Glory to His Holy Third-Day Resurrection.🌳🕊️
Thanx Amigo, grace and peace to you. ❤️🩹 Semper Fortis, one day at a time.....