By David N. Harding, Staff Writer
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
— Edmund Burke
Once the bedrock of American civilization, Christianity is now treated by many elites as a relic of the past — or worse, a threat to the future. We live in a nation that celebrates “diversity” but punishes biblical conviction, preaches “tolerance” while silencing truth, and reveres free speech — unless it comes from a Christian worldview.
The marginalization of Christianity in America is no longer hypothetical. It is systematic, strategic, and deeply embedded in today’s institutions — particularly in public education, government policy, and the media. What was once “the moral majority” is now being painted as “a dangerous fringe.”
But this isn’t the time to retreat. It’s a moment that calls for courage — to speak, to stand, and to refuse to bow to the cultural gods of the age.
Public Education: Where Prayer is a Problem, and the Bible is Banned
It wasn’t long ago that the public-school day began with prayer and Bible reading. That changed dramatically with the 1962 Engel v. Vitale and 1963 Abington School District v. Schempp Supreme Court decisions, which struck down school-sponsored prayer and Bible reading as unconstitutional. Since then, the pendulum hasn’t just swung — it’s been ripped from the wall.
Today, even voluntary expressions of faith are under attack:
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Coach Joe Kennedy, a Marine veteran and football coach in Bremerton, WA, was suspended and eventually fired for silently kneeling in prayer after games. He never coerced anyone, never gave a sermon — just bowed his head on the 50-yard line. In a major win, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in his favor in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022), stating that his quiet prayer was protected under the First Amendment (SCOTUS decision).
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A second-grade girl in Illinois had her Bible confiscated by school officials during recess — not during instruction, but her own free time (Christianity Daily).
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A valedictorian in Texas had her mic cut off when she began to speak about her faith during her graduation speech (NBCDFW).
So, what’s the real issue? It’s not that Christianity is “forcing itself” into public schools. It’s that the Left has redefined neutrality as the exclusion of faith. If a teacher reads a quote from Buddha or praises LGBT Pride Month, they’re celebrated. If they quote Jesus or wear a cross, they’re warned or fired.
Government: When Religious Freedom Becomes “Discrimination”
The First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion — but increasingly, Christians are being told they can believe what they want in private, just not live it out in public.
Consider the high-profile case of Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker and owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop. He declined to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding in 2012, citing his Christian beliefs. The Colorado Civil Rights Commission went after him for “discrimination.” After years of litigation, the Supreme Court ruled 7–2 in his favor — only for Phillips to be targeted again, this time for declining to make a gender transition cake (SCOTUS opinion, NY Post article).
During the pandemic, we saw an even more dangerous double standard:
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In California, churches were shut down while liquor stores, casinos, and strip clubs remained open.
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Pastor John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church defied the state’s orders, holding indoor services. The result? Legal threats, fines, and an eventual $800,000 settlement paid to the church after the state admitted defeat (Decision Magazine).
We must ask: why is it that casinos are “essential”, but churches are expendable?
The answer is simple. Secular ideologies now dominate government institutions, and Christianity, with its moral absolutes and transcendent truth, is viewed as a threat to their power. Progressive leaders don’t just want a pluralistic society. They want one where faith — particularly Christian faith — is silent, marginalized, or erased entirely.
Media: The Mocking of Morality
Turn on any primetime show and ask yourself: when was the last time Christians were portrayed as thoughtful, kind, or courageous?
In the modern media machine, Christianity is the punchline, the villain, or the deluded fool. And yet, other belief systems are elevated and protected — from radical gender ideology to pagan spiritualism. Christian parents are now labeled “dangerous” for opposing drag queen story hours, while actual obscenity is defended in the name of “inclusivity.”
Look at the coverage of Roe v. Wade being overturned. The legacy media didn’t even attempt balance. CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and The New York Times described it as “devastating,” “radical,” and “a war on women.” Meanwhile, Christian voices celebrating the protection of unborn life were painted as extremists, even terrorists.
The irony? The actual science of embryology confirms life begins at conception — yet expressing that is “religious extremism.” We live in a cultural bubble where killing a baby is a “right,” but saying God created man and woman is “hate speech.”
The Call to Stand: Salt and Light in a Dark Age
Make no mistake: Christianity is under fire, but this is not a moment for fear. It’s a moment for resolve.
Jesus never promised cultural popularity — in fact, He promised the opposite. “If the world hates you, know that it hated Me first” (John 15:18).
So, what do we do?
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Know Your Rights. The Constitution still protects your freedom — but only if you’re willing to stand up and exercise it.
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Support Legal Defenders. Organizations like Alliance Defending Freedom, Liberty Counsel, and First Liberty Institute are fighting these battles in court — and winning.
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Be Public With Your Faith. Refuse to retreat into silence. Speak with grace and truth. Live boldly. Let your kids see it.
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Engage Culture, Don’t Flee from It. Run for school board. Start a podcast. Write articles. Lead Bible studies. We don’t need a “Christian ghetto.” We need salt and light — in the heart of the fight.
Final Thoughts
The faith that built this country is now being pushed to its fringes. But history shows something powerful: the Gospel doesn’t fade under pressure — it thrives. When the early church was persecuted, it grew. When Bibles were banned, they were smuggled and spread. And when men and women of courage stood tall in Babylon, lions and flames couldn’t stop them.
Christian, this is your moment. Not to win a popularity contest — but to be faithful.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged... for the battle is not yours, but God's.” — 2 Chronicles 20:15
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