“I notice that the anger of man has too often masqueraded as the righteousness of God, and that only results in further disintegration. The moralists crow about how great they are, the sinners who are their target (no pun intended) are driven even further from the fold, and God becomes more and more displeased.”
Are the “moralists (as you call them) crowing about how great they are” in this case? ...a red herring.
Are not sinners today already driven far from the fold? Has Christianity ever been more effete, ineffective, irrelevant, and indifferent as it is today? Increasingly it is indistinguishable from secular humanism. It’s part of the reason why Islam holds more of an appeal to those seeking monotheistic spirituality...especially among young, Western males.
Lastly, you seem to argue that violent resistance against militant secularization (or just ungodliness in general) “displeases God”. There are just as many Biblical examples where it pleases Him. How are you not encouraging (whether you realize it or not) more capitulation to left-wing activism? They are willing to use the violent force of government against us. What recourse do we have?
re: “Lastly, you seem to argue that violent resistance against militant secularization (or just ungodliness in general) “displeases God”. There are just as many Biblical examples where it pleases Him. How are you not encouraging (whether you realize it or not) more capitulation to left-wing activism? They are willing to use the violent force of government against us. What recourse do we have?”
There is little support in the New Testament for violence against those we disagree with. I’m not a pacifist - I believe in the right to defend oneself and one’s family, and one’s country - but, to resist a government policy with violence, I’m not so sure that’s called for - yet. Simply refusing to obey, and not cooperating with an immoral law or policy is Biblical. However, we must be willing to face the consequences for doing so without whining about it when we do.
This world is not our home. Believers are citizens of God’s Kingdom. Remember Jesus said His Kingdom is not of this world, if it were, my followers would fight (He said this to Pontius Pilate during His trial).
I’m not saying Biblical resistance can never utilize violence - but, I think using such tactics is a line one does not want to cross until absolutely no other option is available.