Political violence in America is becoming a one-sided story. A recent CSIS study shows a troubling trend: for the first time in over 30 years, left-wing terrorist attacks have outnumbered those from the far right. Yet definitions skew perception. “Right-wing extremism” is lumped together with Islamist attacks, which dramatically inflate those numbers. The reality is that violence from the left is increasing in frequency and organization. Activists radicalized under the banner of social justice, environmentalism, or anti-capitalism are targeting political opponents, property, and houses of worship. It’s as if they have become fanatics of their own special religion against anything good and just, anyone with whom they disagree.
When one side is outpacing the other, calling the threat “equivalent” is misleading, and dangerously so. The rhetoric fueling this violence is often dressed up as moral crusade. Democratic Party politicians and their media pundits directly tie their opponents to fascists or enemies of democracy. For those on the fringe, such language acts like a dog whistle—justification for action. They believe they are soldiers in a righteous cause, much like religious extremists. Recent incidents show left-wing violence not just driven by politics but also by hostility toward Christians. Churches have been vandalized, pro-life organizations firebombed, and believers harassed, even assassinated. Masked as peaceful protest, it’s really targeted intimidation. And it grows in a media ecosystem where inflammatory language is rewarded and reason is punished.
Underlying all of this is a deeper cultural rot. People are angry, confused, and increasingly untethered from truth. They consume news and social media that amplify outrage and distort reality. Lies are repeated until they feel true, and mistrust spreads like wildfire. As a result, people cling to whatever narrative aligns with their beliefs, regardless of the facts. This psychological state is fertile ground for extremism. It’s why a frustrated activist can become a violent radical and why society’s shared sense of right and wrong continues to erode. We are witnessing a dangerous feedback loop between rhetoric, media, and violence.
Jesus warned of times like these. In Matthew 24, He spoke of persecution, betrayal, hatred, and rampant deception. He said in verse 12, “Because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” That chilling description fits the world we see today. Political violence is no longer rare, nor is it confined to one ideology. It is global, with Israel—God’s prophetic timepiece—facing daily threats, and it is domestic, festering in America’s streets and campuses. Just think about when people say “From the river to the sea,” they are advocating for the genocide of all Jews, and nations are supporting the establishment of a genocide-promoting state. This is beyond insane. But it is prophetic.
Source:
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Left-Wing Terrorism and Political Violence in the United States: What the Data Tells Us (September 25, 2025). https://www.csis.org/analysis/left-wing-terrorism-and-political-violence-united-states-what-data-tells-us
