Written by Joe Wilkinson:
Make no mistake: evil is at work in the world. Scripture tells us that the enemy thrives in confusion, disorder, and bloodshed—and we are seeing the fruit of that plainly. What is especially grievous is that both the left and the right are falling into tribalism, elevating ideology above truth and power above obedience to God’s Word.
What happened in Minneapolis is tragic. A woman made in the image of God lost her life. That fact alone demands sobriety, prayer, and mourning. Her death should never be exploited, minimized, or celebrated. Every life belongs to God.
At the same time, truth matters. Based on the video and information currently available, the evidence indicates that the ICE officer’s actions were legally justified in a rapidly escalating and dangerous situation. The footage does not show wanton violence or malice, but a split-second decision made under real threat. Tragedy and justification are not opposites. Scripture allows us to grieve loss while still acknowledging lawful authority (Romans 13).
What must be confronted honestly is the reckless behavior of protestors who chose to interfere with an active law-enforcement operation. Whatever one’s views on immigration policy, placing oneself into a volatile enforcement situation is neither righteous nor wise. It endangers officers, bystanders, and protestors alike. This is not peacemaking. It is provocation, and it predictably produces destruction.
I am deeply troubled by how quickly moments like this are seized upon by organized, well-funded groups that traffic in outrage, half-truths, and disinformation. Scripture warns us against those who stir division and sow discord. When complexity is flattened into narrative and anger is weaponized, truth is the first casualty—and peace soon follows.
Yes, we should demand transparency and accountability where it is warranted. But Christians must also affirm the rule of law, reject chaos as a tool for change, and refuse to bless escalation. A society that normalizes obstruction, confrontation, and manipulated outrage is not moving toward justice, it is moving toward judgment.
“Blessed are the peacemakers”—not the agitators, not the manipulators, and not those who profit from unrest.
Let us speak truth. Let us grieve rightly. And let us refuse to be used by forces that thrive on division rather than redemption.
THE RIGHT RENDITION 