The radical left used to chip away at the traditional family, religion, and the idea that unborn children are people, too. This Christmas, they've taken the gloves off. No longer hiding their pure contempt and disdain for family or religious traditions. This Christmas, they are actively embracing Satan.
For a blatant display of the ongoing war against the foundations of our society, look no further than the recent exhibit in a Wisconsin museum—a 'Hail Satan Christmas Tree.’ Rather than celebrating the Prince of Peace, this cultural battle cry hijacks a Christmas festival to glorify the prince of darkness and evil.
In neighboring Iowa, within the hallowed halls of the state Capitol, visitors are encountering a satanic altar erected by the Satanic Temple. That’s right! A display that represents dark and evil forces was enshrined in the halls of government of the Hawkeye State. While statues of our founding fathers are torn to the ground, statues of Satan himself are revered.
This Satanic display represents more than just an affront to Christian values; it is a calculated, deliberate attempt to normalize evil or make it cute and dare Christians to overreact to their goofy vulgarity.
The Satanic Temple is extending its reach, now pushing its agenda into our schools with an after-school club touted as an 'alternative' to religious groups. Do you think it is just a coincidence that they are promoting this during Christmas? Think again. This is a blatant move to infiltrate and corrupt the young, vulnerable minds of our youth. It’s Christmas, and they’re pushing Satan in schools – what’s next? Are we going to replace nativity plays with black masses?
This isn't just an attack on a holiday; it's a direct assault on the very essence of Christianity itself. They've thrown subtlety out the window, openly challenging the sanctity of a season that's supposed to be about peace, joy, and, above all, the celebration of life.
We’ve also seen the profound cultural shifts led by Gen Z, which threaten to strip away the joy from our Christmas traditions. Fourteen million TikTokers have viewed the hashtag #SantaIsntReal in a push to cancel jolly Saint Nick.
It’s hardly surprising that those intent on dismembering unborn children within the womb also seek to destroy the joy in children at Christmas and who is at the center of this feast – Jesus Christ.
Cosmopolitan magazine's recent narrative, marrying satanism with abortion, takes this to another level. In a lengthy profile of a satanic abortion service provider, the magazine instructs women on how they can end the lives of their unborn children in a 'satanic abortion ceremony.' This is a grotesque, theatrical celebration of death, masquerading as a hip and trendy expression of rights and freedoms.
This is a mistake, and behind closed doors, Planned Parenthood hates this. They spent decades trying to legitimize abortion as reproductive healthcare, and many politicians and well-intentioned people followed. But those days are over when Cosmopolitan is advocating your “healthcare” using Satan. They couldn’t possibly be more out of touch with abortion-vulnerable women. Long gone are the days of “safe, legal, and rare.” Now, it’s about glorifying the termination of innocent life and making Satan great again. It’s both evil and weird to both abortion opponents and supporters.
Amid this battle, where the values we cherish are under constant assault, it becomes even more crucial to recognize and celebrate each victory for life and hope. This is where the true spirit of Christmas shines through the darkness.
Amid this cultural and moral decay, there's a glimmer of real hope. With Roe v. Wade now overturned, about 32,000 babies have been saved from death. These are not mere statistics; they are living, breathing testaments to hope—a hope at Christmas’s heart.
Our response should be more than mere celebration as we enter this glorious season. It's a call to arms against a challenge to not cower to the forces determined to tear down the sacred pillars of family, faith, and life. The fight for these 32,000 lives is our fight, a stand against a tide threatening to wash away all we hold dear. Each of these lives is an example that forcing Satan on us at Christmas pales in comparison to the true peace and joy that Christmas reveals. The absurd reaction to Christmas only further reveals our culture’s need for it.
Shawn Carney is President and CEO of 40 Days for Life, the world’s largest pro-life organization, and bestselling author of 4 books, including What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion. Follow on Twitter: @CarneyShawn.
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