It’s funny. Christians believe in faith, family and fidelity. Pagans believe in evolution, equity and no eternity. If I were to embrace the latter, I would be an angry skeptic with my only desire to make others as miserable as I was.
I have a sister that is an absolute flamer. She has just turned herself into a bitter old woman. She doesn’t like anything. I love her to death and always will but what the Democratic Party has done to her way of thinking is almost criminal. You want to talk about a cult. To say the least we do not talk politics. I pray for her everyday that she finds God.
I am a Jew. It is very challenging outside my Orthodox sphere. My Conservative and Reform friends think I'm crazy and restricting myself from a lot of the joys in life. I went on a Kosher cruise from Barcelona and they told me not to wear my Kippah from the hotel to the synagogue because of anti-Semitism. I am one who try's to avoid conflict at all cost but I wore my Kippah proudly.
We cannot let anyone intimidate us because of our religious convictions. G-d put us on this earth to create a dwelling place with morality.
If my son grows up and becomes a progressive I would feel that I had failed as a parent. If he could look at the insanity and immorality of progressivism after how my wife and I raised him and thinks "Yeah, that sounds right!" Then we obviously failed him. We would love him, but I at least would feel like a failure. If he ever went full libtard melting down at Christmas or ruining a family function with his wailing he would not longer be welcomed. Harsh? Yes. Necessary and just, also yes. Don't agree? That's fine, but worry about you and yours.
Dear sir, that is why we must engage grace and mercy and pray without ceasing. As far as my experience will take me, most young people will go through a period of rebellion. I know I did. Be patient, your efforts as a parent will be honored by the Lord He knows your heart.
As someone who has a child that became progressive when he got to college and now won't talk to his entire family, I feel like a failed parent every day. And, like Erick mentioned in this piece, it's much easier to forgive my son (for he knows not what he does) than it is to forgive myself for being a failed parent.
Going woke and possibly cutting off your family has become a phenomenon. I would bet that there's someone you know who is experiencing it, but just doesn't talk about it to everyone around them. And they don't talk about it because you feel that you're a failure. You feel shame about it because like it or not, people are judgmental and assume things without truly knowing. I know many kind, compassionate, good and wise parents who raised their child well but whose child doesn't practice the same politics as them or have gone no-contact. Like me, they rehash their failings every single day.
The reality is that since time began, hearts have been hardened and God allows it for His purpose. As a Christian, I trust in Him and have faith that He has a plan for my son's life, and for mine as well. And it's hard to do, that trusting and living out my faith. Excruciatingly so.
Politics really doesn't matter - or shouldn't - at all. People are the only things that do, and as Christians, we can't act like the world. We can't get lash out, name call or guilt people. We can't equate their politics with their soul. We can't forget that there's a cost to living as a Christian, even if that's someone you love going woke or not talking to you. The alternative is much, much worse.
If it's any consolation, I used to be very liberal and very atheist for about a decade. Now at nearly 40 I am a staunch conservative and believer. Thank you for sharing your story and I am sorry for your suffering. It is certainly terrifying that you can do everything right as a parent but your child can still rebel completely. In a way it reflects our ability to rebel against our father in heaven with the same indignation.
I fully understand your point, and its tongue in cheek presentation, but accepting Christ means an enhanced life, not just hell avoidance. It is the knowledge of God's sovereignty that allowed me to survive the Biden years, and not go catatonic with the prospect of a Harris presidency. I find that acceptance of Scripture provides a logic and coherence to my life; the complete absence of common sense in wokeness, climate worship, etc. is maddening, and requires that one take their leave from rational thought and reason.
Loved this thought provoking piece. Loved all your comments.
My only close friends in my neighborhood are Biden supporters. We get along fine since we don’t argue over politics.
Both of my daughters ages 32 and 37 both live in Southern CA. They have common sense and I am proud of them.
It’s funny. Christians believe in faith, family and fidelity. Pagans believe in evolution, equity and no eternity. If I were to embrace the latter, I would be an angry skeptic with my only desire to make others as miserable as I was.
Notice how all of this derision is coming only from one side?
I have a sister that is an absolute flamer. She has just turned herself into a bitter old woman. She doesn’t like anything. I love her to death and always will but what the Democratic Party has done to her way of thinking is almost criminal. You want to talk about a cult. To say the least we do not talk politics. I pray for her everyday that she finds God.
Grace is a skill that never gets old. I work the muscle every time I drive 🥂😎
I am a Jew. It is very challenging outside my Orthodox sphere. My Conservative and Reform friends think I'm crazy and restricting myself from a lot of the joys in life. I went on a Kosher cruise from Barcelona and they told me not to wear my Kippah from the hotel to the synagogue because of anti-Semitism. I am one who try's to avoid conflict at all cost but I wore my Kippah proudly.
We cannot let anyone intimidate us because of our religious convictions. G-d put us on this earth to create a dwelling place with morality.
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Sorry but if you are cutting off your family due to politics, you are a POS.
This is a love letter Erick - love the way you think! Thank you.
If my son grows up and becomes a progressive I would feel that I had failed as a parent. If he could look at the insanity and immorality of progressivism after how my wife and I raised him and thinks "Yeah, that sounds right!" Then we obviously failed him. We would love him, but I at least would feel like a failure. If he ever went full libtard melting down at Christmas or ruining a family function with his wailing he would not longer be welcomed. Harsh? Yes. Necessary and just, also yes. Don't agree? That's fine, but worry about you and yours.
Dear sir, that is why we must engage grace and mercy and pray without ceasing. As far as my experience will take me, most young people will go through a period of rebellion. I know I did. Be patient, your efforts as a parent will be honored by the Lord He knows your heart.
As someone who has a child that became progressive when he got to college and now won't talk to his entire family, I feel like a failed parent every day. And, like Erick mentioned in this piece, it's much easier to forgive my son (for he knows not what he does) than it is to forgive myself for being a failed parent.
Going woke and possibly cutting off your family has become a phenomenon. I would bet that there's someone you know who is experiencing it, but just doesn't talk about it to everyone around them. And they don't talk about it because you feel that you're a failure. You feel shame about it because like it or not, people are judgmental and assume things without truly knowing. I know many kind, compassionate, good and wise parents who raised their child well but whose child doesn't practice the same politics as them or have gone no-contact. Like me, they rehash their failings every single day.
The reality is that since time began, hearts have been hardened and God allows it for His purpose. As a Christian, I trust in Him and have faith that He has a plan for my son's life, and for mine as well. And it's hard to do, that trusting and living out my faith. Excruciatingly so.
Politics really doesn't matter - or shouldn't - at all. People are the only things that do, and as Christians, we can't act like the world. We can't get lash out, name call or guilt people. We can't equate their politics with their soul. We can't forget that there's a cost to living as a Christian, even if that's someone you love going woke or not talking to you. The alternative is much, much worse.
You did your best efforts, God knows your heart. When your child grows up he or she has to make their own choices. You are right to keep the Faith.
Teresa is right you are not a failure.
You are not a failure.
If it's any consolation, I used to be very liberal and very atheist for about a decade. Now at nearly 40 I am a staunch conservative and believer. Thank you for sharing your story and I am sorry for your suffering. It is certainly terrifying that you can do everything right as a parent but your child can still rebel completely. In a way it reflects our ability to rebel against our father in heaven with the same indignation.
I fully understand your point, and its tongue in cheek presentation, but accepting Christ means an enhanced life, not just hell avoidance. It is the knowledge of God's sovereignty that allowed me to survive the Biden years, and not go catatonic with the prospect of a Harris presidency. I find that acceptance of Scripture provides a logic and coherence to my life; the complete absence of common sense in wokeness, climate worship, etc. is maddening, and requires that one take their leave from rational thought and reason.
"The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried." - G.K. Chesterton