Christians are the Remnant to Rebuild a Crumbling World in Times of Darkness and Evil, By James Reed
The article "The Line Has Been Drawn," published on March 25, 2025, on the Daily Remnant Substack,
https://dailyremnant.substack.com/p/the-line-has-been-drawn
asserts that we are in an age of profound moral and societal decay—a "time of darkness and evil." It frames this as a defining moment where good and evil stand in stark opposition, with Christians emerging as a beleaguered yet steadfast remnant called to resist corruption and rebuild a world on the brink of collapse. This perspective, steeped in Biblical imagery and contemporary observation, offers a powerful case: Christians, as a faithful minority, are uniquely equipped to restore order and virtue in a disintegrating civilisation.
The article declares that a clear line now separates those who uphold truth from those who embrace falsehood, a divide growing ever more unbridgeable. It describes a world where "darkness looms larger than ever," pointing to the erosion of free speech, the rise of authoritarian impulses, and a cultural slide into moral relativism. This isn't mere rhetoric—evidence abounds. On platforms like X, users face censorship for questioning progressive dogmas, while policies erode traditional values like family and faith. The piece suggests this chaos isn't random but a deliberate attack by forces intent on dismantling the Christian foundations of Western society.
The world is indeed crumbling. Courts, once guardians of justice, bend to political agendas—think of the lawfare targeting figures like Trump, as noted elsewhere. Economies favour elites, leaving housing and wages in crisis, as seen in Australia's migrant-fuelled shortages. Culturally, truth is supplanted by subjective narratives, from gender ideology to historical erasure. The article's tone is urgent: we're not just declining; we're fracturing under a calculated assault on our civilisational roots.
In this bleak landscape, Christians emerge as the remnant—a Biblical concept of a faithful few enduring amid apostasy. The article doesn't explicitly define "remnant," but its implication is unmistakable: Christians are those who hold to eternal truths while society abandons them. This isn't about numbers but resolve—a group distinguished by conviction, not conformity. The piece's call to "fight, or all is lost" casts Christians as both defenders and restorers, not mere bystanders.
History supports this role. When Rome collapsed, Christian monks preserved learning and rebuilt communities amid ruin. During plagues, believers tended the sick while others fled. Today, the remnant's task mirrors these precedents: to stand firm as the world unravels. The Biblical charge in Romans 12:2— "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind," equips Christians to resist a culture demanding compliance. Their nonconformity is their power.
Why Christians? Our faith provides what secularism lacks: a unified moral vision and a blueprint for renewal. The article implies that evil thrives on division and despair, but Christianity offers unity and hope. Its mandates—love, justice, restoration—counter a world of hate, corruption, and decay. If secular giants like Big Agri (e.g., Bayer's Roundup fallout) and Big Pharma (vaccine doubts) can falter, as earlier blog discussions show, human institutions are frail. Christians, anchored in a higher authority, can rebuild where these fail.
This mission begins modestly. Christian communities—churches, families, charities—can exemplify integrity and resilience. They teach where schools indoctrinate, aid where states neglect, and preserve truth where media distort. The article's rallying cry to "fight" demands action: resisting censorship, supporting the vulnerable, raising faithful generations. These efforts plant seeds for a new societal bedrock, much as early Christians outlasted Rome by outliving its excesses.
Sceptics might argue Christians aren't unique, secular humanists also seek progress, often with more resources. Yet humanism's relativism lacks durability; without a moral compass, it bends to the chaos the article decries. Others might deny the world is crumbling, calling it evolution. But rising division, distrust, and disparity suggest fracture, not advancement. Some could point to Christian disunity—denominational rifts or political baggage. Fair, but the remnant's strength lies in perseverance, not perfection; unity in core beliefs outweighs secondary divides.
In these times of darkness and evil, Christians are the remnant poised to rebuild a crumbling world—not because we're flawless, but because we're faithful. The article's line in the sand marks a battle we can't evade: to stand against lies and decay with truth and hope. Mocked or marginalised, Christians endure, as history proves. At this crossroads, we're not just survivors but architects of renewal. The line is drawn; the remnant must arise!
https://nationfirst.substack.com/p/the-remnant-is-risingare-you-in-or
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