Over time, SPLC hate and extremist classifications evolved into far more than media narratives. Their labels increasingly became a form of reputational risk assessment used by banks, payment processors, technology companies, financial compliance systems, law enforcement, media organizations, and even elements of the federal government.

Jesus said in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” And then He became the ultimate example of that love. Christians remember Him and His sacrifice every time we partake of communion. America sets aside one day a year to remember those who gave their lives for our country. On that day at least, may we remember what a very big deal each of their lives was and the magnificent gift their sacrifices conferred on us.

“The assassination culture we’re seeing in America right now is not a problem coming from ‘both sides of the aisle.’ Yet this is the claim the mainstream media runs with every time there is an attempt on a conservative’s life, and there have been many in recent years,“ he underscored. “Large segments among the media, Democrat politicians, and left-wing influencers all agree that Donald Trump is a ‘fascist’ and an ‘imminent threat to our nation who must be stopped.’ They’ve said so publicly, repeatedly, then express shock when one of their followers takes up arms and tries to kill a man they’ve dubbed a ‘modern-day Hitler.’”