The Sound Of Silence

In every generation, the Church faces a defining question: will it speak truth boldly, or will it whisper in fear? Today, in the heart of a democratic republic built on liberty and moral clarity, the Church finds itself at a crossroads, not of theology, but of courage. The question is not whether the Church knows the truth, but whether it dares to proclaim it in the public square.
For too long, churches have been told to stay silent on politics. Pastors are warned not to endorse candidates. Parishioners are discouraged from discussing elections in the pews. The fear of losing tax-exempt status has become a muzzle, and the fear of offending culture has become a leash. But this silence is not neutrality; it is surrender. And surrender, in the face of moral decay, is disobedience.
Scripture is not ambiguous on this matter. Christ did not command His disciples to be cautious ambassadors. He said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). That gospel is …