Jesus Cast Down the Mighty from Their Thrones. So Should We

President Trump’s recent actions—such as deploying National Guard troops under false “emergency” declarations and threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act—reflect an alarming slide toward authoritarianism. These abuses of power not only endanger democracy but also distort Christian faith when power and nationalism are elevated above the gospel’s call to humility, justice, and care for the marginalized. Christians are urged to resist this idolatry through protest, civic engagement, and faithful witness rooted in love and liberation.

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This article was published in Sojourners in October 16, 2025, and was written by Adam Russell Taylor