A chilling question hangs in the air: when did we lose the war? It’s a question born not of battlefield defeats, but of a creeping sense of disorientation, a feeling that the nation we knew is slipping away.
Imagine trying to explain to ancestors who fought for this country that today, followers of Christ are physically attacked on American streets – by individuals openly identifying with a term synonymous with holy war. They would understandably conclude a devastating conflict had been lost, or an invasion had occurred.
Recent events at the University of California, Berkeley, paint a disturbing picture. A Turning Point USA event was met not with debate, but with outright chaos. Activists faced a barrage of fireworks, tear gas, and hurled glass as rioters attempted to dismantle police barricades.
Amidst the turmoil, a 25-year-old individual, identified as Jihad Dphrepaulezz, allegedly targeted a TPUSA attendee. Video footage appears to show him forcibly removing a necklace from the victim’s neck, leaving a trail of blood and igniting a violent confrontation.
The victim, refusing to be a victim, pursued their attacker into the street, resulting in a brutal struggle. This wasn’t a spontaneous outburst; it was a calculated assault, a brazen act of theft and violence carried out in broad daylight.
Despite the hostile environment, the event drew a large crowd, a testament to the enduring desire for conservative voices on college campuses. Yet, the surrounding violence casts a long shadow, raising fundamental questions about safety and freedom of expression.
The sheer scale of recent border crossings under the current administration feels like a silent invasion, a reshaping of the nation’s demographics and cultural landscape. This influx, coupled with the escalating aggression witnessed on our streets, contributes to a growing sense of unease.
The core issue isn’t simply political disagreement; it’s the normalization of violence as a tool for ideological dominance. Innocent people should not be subjected to physical harm for their beliefs, yet a disturbing trend suggests that hatred and brutality are becoming increasingly acceptable within certain segments of the population.
This isn’t about policy debates; it’s about the fundamental right to exist, to practice one’s faith, and to express one’s views without fear of physical retribution. The question isn’t just when did we lose the war, but how do we reclaim the peace?
The country is becoming unrecognizable, transformed by forces that seem intent on dismantling its foundations. The violence isn’t an aberration; it’s a symptom of a deeper malaise, a spiritual and moral crisis that demands urgent attention.
