We are becoming a nation of protest, and that is something near and dear to my heart simply because I am considered a Protestant. That label was put on the men and women in the 16th century who “protested” against the abuses of the medieval church. However, it was never a label they took on themselves or considered proper. They had no desire to be known for what they were against. They intended to fly the banner of what they considered true, best and right. They succeeded because people came to know them for what they stood for.  

Today’s protests, for the most part, are against something. Tragically, being against the flag, law enforcement, a political party, our Union, and even God has taken on a popularity that would be laughable if it weren’t so misguided and dangerous. But even if those protesting our flag, our police, our elected officials, our country, and the Almighty have something valuable to tell us, they have clearly chosen the wrong vehicle for bringing about substantive change.  

Real change never comes from inciting........

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