History has a way of repeating itself. I believe we are living through such a moment, somewhat familiar and somewhat with new dimensions but clearly traceable from times past.

Hitler brought the church in Germany into alignment with Nazi Doctrine. Dietrick Bonehoffer called his fellow pastors to stand with him AGAINST the Nazi tyranny, and his call led to the great divide by and between the “confessing church” versus the socially acceptable church. Many pastors chose to sit on the side lines, comply with Nazi Doctrine that pushed The Government is God and therefore don’t resist. There were 18,000 Protestant Pastors in Germany at that time; 3,000 stood with Hitler, 12,000 stood silent and compliant, and only 3,000 stood to confess the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me.” — Martin Niemoller, The Confessing Church.

Cultural Marxism is in America and has infiltrated our schools, the media, entertainment and the church. Cultural Marxism states that traditional American culture and values are a severe form of oppression. Cultural Marxism is atheistic (not believing in God or His Word or any teachings related thereto). It is totally and aggressively opposed to Christianity and every form of teaching therein. Marxism is meant to destroy the church, the family unit, capitalism and a person’s right to own the fruits of his/her labor.

Marxism leads to totalitarianism — where only a small, select group has the power over all others. The small, closed group of Marxist leaders moving to collapse America are following the exact script Mao, Hitler, Stalin and every Marxist leader through present followed and imposed. One such element is the destruction of the family, replace the State for the family unit. “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.” Isaiah 5:20.

Churches, schools, many businesses, restaurants, grocery stores were ruled “non-essential” and commanded to be closed during the weaponized Covid virus. Drug dispensaries were allowed to be open and unregulated. Funny, seductive, intrusive, shifting values, etc. all common with Marxism. Seductive, intrusive, shifting values, etc. all common with Marxism. The State is all important, all consuming, to be honored, obeyed, worshipped, not the individual or family. Freedom, no…conformity, yes! Individualism, no…uniformity, yes!

America is under direct assault from within by Marxist forces deeply imbedded in our various institutions. President Trump has spoken clearly on this matter, so has the Vice President and certain cabinet members. Former General Mike Flynn has been most clear on this assault to America. The assault on America by Marxist countries is sophisticated and multidimensional. Like I began this article, the Marxist assault is not restricted to the physical plain, and I pray the church will awaken to this truism and reality.

The wars being fought, the hatred being spewed, the dark dividing statements and charges, and the “political differences” shouted are not merely in the physical realm but stems from the diabolical darkness that feeds on the hatred and division whose groundwork has already been built. The darkness and hatred are finding resting places deep within welcoming hosts and then flowing out to hurt and divide, to bring pain and bitterness. I pray pastors awaken to a similar call that was given by Dietrick Bonehoeffer.

©2026 Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. All rights reserved.

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