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Friday, May 2, 2025

Why Does Christianity Trigger So Many on the Left?

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Why Does Christianity Trigger So Many on the Left?

By thechristiantechnerd on May 2, 2025

It’s honestly baffling to witness how so many liberals seem to have this outright disdain for Christianity. What happened to the idea of tolerance and acceptance? It’s like they’re hell-bent on erasing any trace of faith from public life, as though the very existence of Christianity is some kind of blight on their perfect, secular utopia.

What these liberals really want is to impose a comprehensive, one-size-fits-all secular vision of what the "good" life should look like, and God forbid anyone strays from that. They act as if there’s no room for anything outside of their narrow worldview. Christianity, with its traditions, its teachings, its very way of life, doesn’t fit into their perfect little box, so they treat it like a dirty secret they can’t wait to bury. And if you dare to defend your faith, you’re met with sneers and accusations of being backwards, ignorant, or even dangerous.

Jesus warned about this kind of division: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18). And it’s so true. Christians are being vilified simply for holding on to the teachings of Christ in a world that seems to think it has outgrown them.

It’s almost as if they’ve decided that any alternative vision of the good is an intolerable threat to their own. They demand total conformity, as though their secular moral code is the only one worth following. They can’t even seem to comprehend that someone might believe in something greater than their self-absorbed, worldly ideals. Christianity, with its emphasis on humility, compassion, and morality, stands in direct contrast to the self-centered, materialistic culture they push. And because they can't accept that, they launch a tireless crusade to undermine, mock, and diminish anything that stands in opposition to their ideology.

The apostle Paul warned us about such times: “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” (2 Timothy 4:3). It’s exactly what’s happening. They’ve created a world where truth has become relative, and anyone who dares to stand firm in the Word of God is treated like an enemy to be silenced.

It’s almost laughable how easily they disguise their venom for Christianity as "progress" or "enlightenment," but at its core, it’s nothing more than a relentless assault on anything that doesn’t conform to their ideological purity test. There's no room for nuance or disagreement. If you’re not with them, you’re against them. And being against them is just asking for a storm of condemnation. What ever happened to the idea of respecting diverse beliefs? No, now it's all about eradicating them.

The Bible is clear about standing firm in the face of persecution: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10). It’s easy to lose heart in the face of constant mockery, but we are reminded that suffering for His name is not in vain.

Liberals don’t want tolerance. They want submission. They don’t want coexistence. They want to replace everything they disagree with and force everyone else to follow along. And that’s why Christianity, with its deep-rooted traditions and beliefs, is viewed as such a threat. It doesn’t bend, it doesn’t conform, and it doesn’t care for their self-congratulatory, morally superior narrative.

Paul’s letter to the Romans rings true: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). We are not meant to be shaped by the culture around us but by the Word of God. And that’s the greatest threat to their agenda — a people who don’t bend to their whims, who aren’t swayed by the latest fads or philosophies.

This isn’t about finding common ground or living in harmony. No, this is about imposing a vision of the world that leaves no space for anything else. They don’t just want to coexist; they want to be the only voice at the table, and Christianity is a constant reminder that their worldview isn’t the only one that exists. And God forbid anyone have the audacity to stand by their faith, to believe in something beyond the shallow moral compass they so desperately cling to.

A Prayer:

Lord, I pray for strength to stand firm in my faith, even in the face of hostility and persecution. Help me to remember that I am not of this world, but a citizen of Your kingdom. I pray for those who are lost, that they may come to know the truth of Your Word and the salvation found in Jesus Christ. Give me courage to speak Your truth in love, and wisdom to navigate a world that increasingly rejects You. I trust that You are with me, and that no matter what, I am safe in Your arms. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. This was written from a place of prayer, pain, and hope. Whether you agree, disagree, or feel somewhere in between—I’m glad you’re here.

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A Final Prayer

God, help us to live in the tension.

To speak truth—but always in love.

To never shy away from the Gospel—but to share it with gentleness and grace.

To reflect Christ—not a cultural caricature.

May those who are triggered by Christianity come to know the true Jesus—not the one wrapped in politics or pride, but the One who hung on a cross, arms open wide for the whole world.

Including the Left.

Including me.

Including you.

Amen.


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