Moral Bankruptcy Laid Bare

Democrats in positions of power continue to have nothing to do with civility and probity. Their strategy is to market the total opposite of any course of action (COA) espoused by Republicans. This applies to a range of issues from the Ukraine War, Israel-Hamas conflict, economy, abortion, climate change, foreign policy to tax cuts to immigration and deportation of illegal aliens, but their moral bankruptcy was laid bare over their morbid riposte to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Lest we forget, the House of Representatives voted on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. It passed 310-58. While the Republicans were united, the other side of the political aisle was split in unsightly ways. Long and short of it, “118 members of the Democrat Party” refused to condemn a political murder and honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk, who was an “influential and inspiring figure” in American politics. Is it disappointing? Without doubt. Is it surprising? Not really. The “Party of Unity, Tolerance, and Democracy” refusing to condemn political violence is what we now expect from today’s Democrats. They only want Republicans to turn down the rhetoric while they vigorously fan the flames. I would be remis if I failed to mention that some Democrats have since denounced political violence in all its forms, sadly, their lip service has failed to temper the more extreme radical progressive members of the Democrat Party.

Though Charlie Kirk’s Ship Has Sailed His Legacy Endures

Charlie Kirk inspired young people, especially college students, including my grandson who attends Liberty University, to defend their beliefs with clarity and courage. He modeled respectful debate and civil discourse, and his love for family demonstrated his character. Despite his early passing, his legacy endures, motivating young Christians and Conservatives to value free speech and open dialogue.

As Judeo-Christian conservatives grieve the passing of Charlie Kirk in the days ahead, we can rest in the truth that Charlie Kirk talked the talk and walked the walk. He woke up on Wednesday, 10 September and walked onto another campus to have another set of conversations to spread his message. On that vary same day he was walking with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We should all remember the words of Matthew 10:28: “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” Our lives are short, but Charlie Kirk lived his short life well. May we all do the same for the glory of God, until we likewise see Jesus’ face to face. His death is a loss, but the movement he inspired will endure. His dedication to open debate set an example that young conservatives will continue, defending free speech and the values he stood for. While caution is sensible, avoiding controversy limits growth and impact—the saying, “Ships are safest in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are for,” captures this well.

The miscreant who shot Charlie Kirk and those who celebrated the assassination modeled all that is wrong with a culture that abandons objective truth and consensual morality for a zero-sum battle that cancels and silences disagreement. Kirk, by contrast, will be remembered not only for his passionate commitment to his political and cultural beliefs but also for his sincere desire to reach out to those who disagreed with him, seeking to forge a better future for the common good. He died doing what he loved to do—debating and advancing issues that matter to his Lord and Savior and the nation he sought to serve. It remains essential for public figures to demonstrate integrity and uphold the principles that strengthen civil society. Additionally, it is crucial for individuals across communities to serve responsibly and thoughtfully in times of challenge and uncertainty, fostering understanding and positive engagement.

Let us continue to pray for Ericka Kirk’s resolve as she takes up Charlis’s cause with these words “The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry. To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die. It won’t. I refuse to let that happen. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever." She announced that “Turning Point PUSA’s campus tours and America Fest will continue and grow... There will be even more tours in the years to come... The radio and podcast show he was so proud of will go on.” She promised, “I’ll make Turning Point USA the biggest thing this nation has ever seen.” It appears the Left leaning, anti-Judeo-Christian, Jihadist ideologues, globalists, collectivists/social democrats have awakened a sleeping giant.

 

 

Lesson Learned

 If you haven’t eaten the “comfort food” at Cracker Barrel, enjoyed the old-fashioned country accoutrements adorning the walls, and shopped in their “country store,” as I have when travelling across the south, you probably won’t care that they changed their logo and are “modernizing” their restaurants. Even if you have, you may not consider their corporate re-do an existential crisis. But there’s more to the story than the fact that the company lost nearly $100 million in market value when its stock plunged after releasing its new logo. According to a creative director specializing in brand development, what Cracker Barrel has done is a textbook case of how not to rebrand. Evidently, the company’s core message is, “We don’t care about our core audience. We’re too busy trying to appeal to everyone and satisfying no one.” In corporate leadership’s view, despite their explanations, corporate leadership believes Cracker Barrel lost its brand identity by removing key elements that customers valued, prompting a reversal of the decision. The lesson is simple: Don't change what works; only fix what's broken, the logo and country store atmosphere weren't the issue.