A disturbing trend is emerging globally: a surge in hostility directed towards Jews and Christians. This isn’t isolated to specific regions, but a growing wave of intolerance that demands urgent attention, particularly within the United States.
Experts warn that this animosity stems from a core tenet within certain Islamist ideologies – a worldview that struggles to accommodate differing belief systems. It’s a crisis of faith, not just for those targeted, but for the very foundations of societies built on religious freedom.
The Muslim Brotherhood, a powerful Sunni Islamist movement, embodies this perspective. They envision Islam as a complete life framework, encompassing politics, law, and personal conduct, ultimately aiming for a globally Islamic society. Increasingly, calls are being made to formally recognize them as a terrorist organization.
Their adherence to interpretations of Sharia law often clashes directly with the principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Even foundational Brotherhood thinkers, like Sayyid Qutb, openly acknowledged the inherent incompatibility between Islam and the rest of the world, particularly regarding fundamental values.
This sentiment echoes through contemporary analysis. The expectation, according to some within these groups, isn’t simply coexistence, but conversion – a world reshaped according to a singular religious framework. A society with a non-Muslim presence is, to them, unacceptable.
The numbers paint a grim picture. Reports from Jewish organizations reveal a staggering 340 percent increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide between 2022 and 2024. This isn’t a distant threat; it’s a rapidly escalating reality.
Since October 7, 2023, the rise in violence has been particularly noticeable in Western nations, often linked to Islamist actors and their affiliates. The targeting of Jewish communities is no longer an isolated event, but a coordinated pattern of aggression.
The danger isn’t limited to one faith. Christians in Nigeria face relentless violence, including massacres and kidnappings carried out by groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State. Similarly, Hindu nationalist groups in India are escalating attacks on Christians, fostering an environment of fear and intimidation.
Protecting Jewish and Christian communities within the United States is not merely a matter of religious freedom, but a matter of national security. The stability and future prosperity of the nation depend on safeguarding these fundamental rights.
At the heart of this issue lies a fundamental moral code – the Judeo-Christian belief in a righteous God. This belief system provides the ethical framework upon which a just society is built, and, crucially, upon which the U.S. Constitution stands.
This framework establishes “moral guardrails,” essential boundaries for societal conduct. Without these, the Constitution becomes vulnerable to inconsistent application and ultimately, erosion. It’s the foundational “operating system” that ensures its enduring relevance.
Central to this framework is the concept of objective morality – a shared understanding of right and wrong that transcends specific religious practices. Both Judaism and Christianity, despite their differences, converge on this core principle.
This idea of “self-evident truth” resonated with America’s founding fathers, like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Later, President John F. Kennedy eloquently stated that rights originate not from government, but from God himself.
Government’s role, Kennedy argued, isn’t to bestow rights, but to protect those already granted by a higher power. However, a growing segment of society, particularly among younger generations, has been taught to dismiss this foundational principle.
Inconsistent and selective application of the law breeds societal fragmentation and instability. When moral foundations are eroded, the very fabric of society begins to unravel, creating a deeply fractured and unpredictable environment.
Allowing any ideology, including Islamism, to undermine this moral foundation is a dangerous path. Reasserting these principles, and defending the Judeo-Christian values that underpin American society, is paramount to preserving its future.
One response to this challenge is a renewed commitment to prayer – a collective effort to seek guidance and strength in the face of growing adversity. Through focused and intentional prayer, communities can strive to transform the world around them.
