September 12, 2025

The Danger of Identity Politics 

The assassination of Charlie Kirk will galvanize a movement. He is now a far greater threat to those who hated him than he ever was when alive. The love of God and country that Charlie possessed – and so infectiously transmitted – will multiply. That which he played a significant role in birthing, will now grow and mature into adulthood. This cannot be stopped – the seed is in the ground, and will be nurtured by God and by those who take up his baton. 

When the news came to me that he had been shot, I was actually writing this post on the dangers of “identity politics.” It is certainly not wrong to disagree and vigorously debate policy differences; our nation was founded in part on this freedom. The danger comes when one side begins dishonestly labeling the other, calling them nazis, racists, fascists, etc., in attempts to gain or hold power. At this time in our nation, conservatives are routinely accused of hating those who disagree with them, of wanting to hurt others, of believing in tyranny, and even of being comparable to Hitler. Those who lead in this sinister evil know these accusations aren’t true, but with the help of a biased and dishonest media, they continue to spread the lies, propagating fear, hatred, and sadly, violence.

This dividing of our nation for the sake of power - identity politics - is insidiously evil. The subject of race is a prime example. America had made great progress in the last 50 years in ending racism and accomplishing peace – if not harmony – even electing a black president. But many on the Left knew this ending of racial strife created the possibility of them losing a voting block they desperately needed. Therefore, they made conscious attempts to divide us, sowing seeds of distrust and creating illusions of victimization, saying that all white people were racist, power-hungry bigots, wanting to victimize blacks. If you tell someone long enough that they are a victim, chances are they will eventually believe it. The result? Distrust. Fear. Resentment. Anger. Hatred. And eventually, violence: victims will at some point fight back. America is now as racially divided as we were in the 1960s before the civil rights movement.  

The division is so strong that on the day of his death, some members of Congress actually screamed in anger and protest over the suggestion that there be a prayer for Charlie Kirk and his family. It doesn’t get any sicker than that. Identity politics and the hatred it fosters are simply evil. The Bible tells us there are seven things God hates; one of which is this divisive spirit:

“Haughty eyes, A lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who declares lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers” (Proverbs 6:17-19 NASB).

The New International Version of Scripture words the last of these as, “a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” Identity politics. Verse 16 tells us that not only does God hate these things, but they are an “abomination” to Him. The Hebrew word used also means “disgusting” and “abhorrent.” The actions of those who create division and strife among brothers are disgusting to the Lord. What an indictment.

To be clear, diversity itself is not the problem. Having said this, I will always, to the best of my ability, agree with Scripture, as I believe it is infallible. In that regard, I readily admit to being a presuppositionist. However, people are different, our experiences shape our perspectives, and there will always be disagreements.

But unity does not require uniformity of thought; instead, it requires a shared commitment to the open discussion of truth, justice, and the common good without hating each other. Does that mean we blindly accept each other’s differences and call both sides truth, different sides of the same coin? No. But it does mean that we are willing to love others, even when we disagree.

The political psychology of identity politics can lead to normalizing retaliation as a healthy response to perceived wrongs. If every policy debate becomes a tally of whose grievance is greater, we move into a zero-sum game. The winner becomes not the one who crafts the best policy, but the one who can marshal the most resentment. Over time, resentment turns into bitterness and breeds cynicism, disengagement, hatred, and sometimes violence – precisely where we are now. 

The use of identity politics for power also invites manipulation. In a media environment hungry for clicks, soundbites, and moral grandstanding, identity becomes a lever to mobilize votes, funds, and influence. Truth-telling gives way to branding. Honest disagreement is recast as betrayal of a tribe. Americans deserve leaders who appeal to reason, conscience, common sense, and justice, not to engineered fear or simplified caricatures of those with whom they disagree. We do not fear disagreement; we fear a politics that uses difference to weaken the bonds that bind us. 

Pray with me:

Father, America is being shown over and over that we are in desperate need of a true revival. Violence and hatred rage, people mock and cheer the death of a husband and father, and our members of Congress shout in rage at the prospect of praying for them. Identity politics and other evil strategies have divided us as a nation. We are a very, very needy people. 

We pray against the seeds of bitterness, hatred, and false accusations that have been sown in our nation. We ask for conviction to come, causing a true change of heart and a love for one another. We ask that You remove politicians and media personalities who seek to divide us, and give favor to those who can bring us together. Show people that we can disagree without hating and harming. Satan has been successful in convincing some Americans that conservative Christians dislike unbelievers. Nothing could be further from the truth. We love them very much. 

While we ask for justice to be accomplished in Charlie Kirk’s brutal murder, we also ask that his assassination not further divide our nation. Give us a miracle – use it to bring us together. Use it to foster love and peace, and to bring many people to Christ. Help us to process our grief, pain, and anger, without allowing them to become hatred and bitterness. Help us to model the love of Christ at this time and live our faith. All of this we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Our decree:

We decree that revival is coming to America, and it will heal our land. 

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