The Strategy of Violence

The strategy of violence is deeply rooted in numbers, a concept Jesus acknowledged when noting that a king must calculate his soldiers before going to war. Today, Census Bureau data showing an increase in minority birthrates has caused many in the majority population to become nervous about the nation's original identity. This anxiety is often exploited by politicians to win elections, creating a dangerous climate that could lead to unprecedented levels of domestic violence.

This fear of being racially outnumbered mirrors the biblical narrative in Exodus, where the Egyptian regime implemented a strategy of violence and repression to curtail the growth of the Hebrew population. Just as Pharaoh declared the birth of Hebrew boys a threat to his regime, modern political rhetoric sometimes casts minority birthrates as a domestic crisis requiring violent intervention. This "sound that fear makes" often leads to increased gun sales, the rise of hate groups, and irrational behavior that contradicts the very values people claim to hold.

Historically, this strategy has also involved systemic surveillance and the characterization of specific races as a "disease" or a national security threat. For example, in 1917, the U.S. government effectively labeled the black population as "suspected traitors," creating a massive domestic spy network. Such actions demonstrate how fear can drive a national majority to ruthlessly work against domestic subgroups they perceive as demographic threats.

Dr. Taylor urges Christians to resist this worldly understanding and instead act as "midwives" who defend the helpless and powerless of all races. A true pro-life conviction must extend beyond geographical turf to include fighting for the delivery and care of every child, whether born into poverty or privilege. Ultimately, our calling is to be peacemakers rather than warmongers, trusting that God—the eternal source of survival—is the one who preserves the existence of all peoples according to His will.