Long Live the King
I’m wondering when King Charles visits the Donald at the White House, will all the used signs be reconstituted and marchers gather yet again to protest “no kings?” Will the protestors march outside Christian places of worship on Easter as Christians celebrate the rising of the King of the Jews?
In some respects, we all live in our own bubbles. The No Kings, Free Palestine, Black Lives Matter, Climate Change, Abolish ICE protestors have their heads filled with so much absurdity they find comfort surrounded by like-minded activists. They think the rest of the country shares their views. Their vision is the right one and everyone must agree with them.
On the other side, there are millions more who think that what the marchers are doing is stupid, a waste of time, and none of it makes any sense. Yet the traditionalist viewpoint kind of lives in its own bubble of sorts as well.
Neither side is willing to waiver. The big difference is that the demonstrators chanting in support of the cause of the month are regulated to a loud yet small segment of society who all share some odd behaviors. I won’t disparage them because we’re all part of humanity, but they express themselves through bizarre dancing, crazy costumes and terrible singing. And for the most part, they’re members of the senior citizen crowd. Of which I too am part.
Most people still have to work, even if a protest is on a Saturday. After putting in forty hours at a job, why would you want to waste your days off screaming about something you’re not even sure what you’re screaming about?
The No Kings protests wouldn’t exist if the American Doctor Evils hiding in their lairs weren’t putting up the money and working the Trump haters into a lather. To witness the mind manipulation is somewhat amazing. If the communists funding all these various movements took away their contributions and guidance, the sheep would be running in circles unsure of what they’re supposed to do.
When put on the spot and asked what they’re marching for, none can provide a cohesive answer. It’s become more of a social gathering where they all work each other into a frenzy over one man out of the nine billion on the planet. It’s like trying to talk to someone who has just downed six shots of tequila; to a sober person none of what they say would make any sense, but the drunk person knows exactly what they’re saying.
I’ve become a renewed fan of American Idol this season.
I’m just some old guy and what do I know about what’s coming after I stop breathing, if anything? The last episode the contestants were asked to sing songs of faith. I was a bit surprised considering how the left, the media, and Hollywood, enjoy disparaging and going after Christians. My takeaway wasn’t so much what they were singing, though I will admit I drew some tears over the magic and beauty of their voices and some of the songs chosen. However, what I found more intriguing was watching the other contestants, judges, and audience, and their reactions.
It was heartwarming to see the young fellow contestants mimic the words, stand up, arms raised in praise. They represent America’s future and they’re going to be leading with a strong belief in God, lots of faith, and hearts filled with love.
I think it’s a pretty safe bet none of those kids are going to dress up like frogs and scream about hate. Even the judges were moved by the emotions the singers conveyed. Carrie Underwood makes no secret of her strong faith. She leads by example. When she sang her song, “How Great thou Art,” it took all I had to keep it together. That woman can not only sing but she also fills her words with powerful emotions and drenches them with an authentic love in what she believes.
After Charlie Kirk was murdered it also revealed how many Silent Majority youths had turned to God as part of their lives. The numbers were staggering. Here too, these clean-cut, clear-headed young kids didn’t have their hearts ravaged with revenge when Charlie was assassinated, they rose up and united and became even stronger.
Just like another guy did a few thousand years ago.
I don’t know what it’s going to take to steer the ship on the right course for all those who carry so much anger into the streets. I fear that even once Trump is out of office, they still won’t find peace.
America has become an us-against-them country. One side vocalizes their dissent and disrupts the country. The media loves to exploit and embellish the marchers because it advances their own agenda and draws more viewers.
The other side quietly goes through their lives trying to make things better. They don’t need to scream or march around to tell everyone how they feel. They’re at peace within themselves.
Easter is like the Super Bowl for Christians. It’s also a day many Christians bow down before their King.
I guess it would be safe to say, not all kings are bad.
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