Christless Conservatism

A hard word can also be a healing one: we dig into why “Christless conservatism” cannot carry a nation’s moral weight, and why political victories feel empty when the soul goes unattended. Starting with a frank look at ambivalence among believers, we trace how lukewarm faith leaks into families, schools, churches, and public life. God is love and also justice; mercy and also judgment—and ignoring either side bends us toward confusion. That tension sets the stage for a deeper call to repentance and renewed courage.

We ground the conversation in Scripture. Genesis invites husbands and wives to become one flesh, a covenant that shapes character and community far beyond the home. Revelation 16 confronts us with hardened hearts that curse rather than turn back, a mirror for our own moment when distraction replaces devotion. Along the way, we honor Staff Sergeant James L. Bondsteel, whose ordinary appearance hid extraordinary courage under fire. His story becomes a template: move toward the fight that saves others, carry what must be carried, and keep rallying people when fear closes in.

We also draw strength from President Harry S. Truman’s Christmas message, which links the Golden Rule to the American experiment. A free people must be a self-governed people, and love of neighbor is not a private sentiment but a public necessity. When we ask for order without grace, we get noise without peace. The path forward is steady and specific—tell the truth in love, rebuild marriages, practice repentance, honor courage, and keep watch with hope. If this conversation stirs something in you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find it. What’s one step you’ll take toward bolder faith this week?

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