Why don't I criticize "the left?"

Intranational Prophetic Rebuke

One of the most common questions I hear is, 'Why do you focus so much on critiquing conservative evangelicals? Aren’t there problems on the left too?'

It’s a fair question and one worth addressing.

Some assume that because I call out the dangers of Christian Nationalism within American Conservative Evangelicalism, I should also spend equal time critiquing political idolatry “on the left.”

I fully recognize that idolatry, toxic tribalism, and the pursuit of worldly power exist across the political spectrum. But my primary focus is American Christian Nationalism—a movement that seeks to seize government power to impose and preserve a particular Christian identity. This ideology has been widely embraced within Conservative Evangelical circles, making it an urgent concern.

In today’s political landscape, Christian Nationalism aligns itself with conservatism and claims to represent Christianity. Yet, I’d argue it embodies neither the heart of the gospel nor the best of conservative values.

My goal isn’t to critique every form of political idolatry. My goal is to speak prophetically to the idolatry that has taken root in my own people—American Conservative Evangelicals.

The Prophetic Pattern: Criticizing Our Own

Throughout Scripture, God’s prophets and prophetesses were not primarily sent to foreign nations—though they sometimes did have a word for those outside Israel and Judah.

More often than not, the prophets were called to their own people.

They spoke God’s truth within their own communities—exposing compromises, confronting unfaithfulness, and pleading for repentance. Their focus wasn’t primarily on the sins of outsiders; it was a sharp and urgent call to their own, urging them to return to God.

I call this Intranational Prophetic Rebuke:

• Intranational – Focusing on one’s people.

• Prophetic – Declaring God’s truth, calling for repentance.

• Rebuke – A strong, loving, and necessary confrontation.

This is the model I seek to follow. Bringing what I believe to be God’s word to bear on my people, with the hope of repentance.

I don’t spend my time critiquing communities I don’t belong to.

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That’s not my lane. If the political left needs prophetic correction, I trust that God will raise up voices from within that movement to speak to them.

I speak to American Evangelical Conservatives because they are the people I come from.

These are the people I know.

Of all the ideological strongholds in our country, this is the one I know best. These are my people, and this is where I’m called to speak.

I believe God has called me to speak a corrective word to my people—not in anger, but in love. Not to tear down, but to call back. To remind us of the way of Jesus.

Because at its core, prophetic work is not about condemnation—it is about invitation.

An invitation to listen.

An invitation to return.

An invitation to remember who we are called to be.

My prayer is that my people would hear Jesus’ invitation, turn back to him, and rediscover the beauty of a faith found in the humble, gracious, loving way of Jesus.

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Want more?

For more resources on engaging Christian Nationalists, check out the Disarming Leviathan podcast, our website, DisarmingLeviathan.com, and the book Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor.