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Volume 26 Issue 5
Disturbing Convergence In The War Against Christians Investigator’s Corner
By Douglas J. Hagmann September 2025
cision banned school-sponsored prayer, even if voluntary, arguing it constituted govern- ment endorsement of religion. Critics at the time, and many today, view it as the beginning of a secular purge, stripping children of moral
Parallel to the above rulings, another legal offensive has targeted Christian doctrines on human sexuality and identity, often through advancements in LGBTQ rights that clash
On August 27, 2025, a dev- astating mass shooting shat- tered the Annunciation
C a t h o l i c School in Min- neapolis, Min-
with biblical teachings. The practice of gender-affirming pronouns, an idiotic concept that affirms individuals’ self- identified gender over biological sex, gained legal force through key rulings and changes to our language. Influential legal events in- clude Lawrence v. Texas (2003), where the Supreme Court overturned sodomy laws, affirming privacy rights for same-sex activity and paving the way for broader protec- tions. This was followed by Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), a 5-4 decision “legalizing” homo- sexual marriage citing the Fourteenth Amendment, over- riding state bans and com- pelling recognition that many Christians see as redefining a sacred institution. More re- cently, Bostock v. Clayton
nesota, during an all-school Mass. The attack, which claimed the lives of two chil- dren and injured 21 others, was a heartrending tragedy. For those attuned to spiritual and intellectual currents, how- ever, this event was not en- tirely unexpected. It marks a grim but predictable escalation in the broader war against Christians in America. Based on the condition of the battle- field and the default position of “acquiesce” by many Chris- tians, one can reasonably ex- pect more. While mainstream media, so- cial media influencers, politi- cians, and activists frame the tragedy through their superfi- cial lenses, whether it’s gun
A candle light vigil outside the Annunciation Catholic school in Minneapolis, following the tragic mass shooting by a “transgender” activist who had previously mocked God.
control, mental health, or identity politics, few address the deeper context: a growing and un- fettered animus toward Christianity that has been building over the last century. To know where we’re headed, simply look at the trajec- tory set by past and present events. The Annunciation shooting is not an iso- lated incident but a pivotal moment, illustrat- ing a convergence of historical and contemporary elements and forces aimed at eliminating God and removing Christian influ- ence in the U.S. This event illustrates the near-complete capture of the cultural, legal, moral, ideological, and spiritual values that were once inherent in the core of our society. Considering the attacks against Christians and Christianity that have been increasing in ferocity over the past century, this latest at- tack should have been foreseen. It is the con- sequence of Christian passivity and tolerance of the intolerable.
guidance rooted in Christian principles and fostering a generation detached from faith.
County (2020) extended Title VII employment protections to include “gender identity,” ex- panding “sex” discrimination to cover trans- gender individuals. For faith-based employers, this mandates them to have policies that re- quire the use of preferred pronouns. It’s not only absurd, but also an affront to Christians and a mockery of God’s creation. These rulings, which have been imple- mented without much protest by most Chris- tians, require compliance or face legal repercussions. In the context of the Annunci- ation shooting, the shooter's delusional trans- gender identity and his hatred of Christianity perfectly intersect. Unless challenged and changed, Christianity will continue to be de- monized, and attacks will increase.
The 1963 case of Abington School District v. Schempp struck down laws in Pennsylvania and Maryland requiring Bible readings and the Lord’s Prayer in schools. In an 8-1 deci- sion, the Court deemed these practices devo- tional exercises lacking a secular purpose, further entrenching the fallacy of separation of church and state in education. For Chris- tians, this represented not neutrality but hos- tility, as it removed sacred texts that had long been integral to American public schooling. These rulings set appalling precedents applied in later cases, e.g. Wallace v. Jaffree (1985), that invalidated an Alabama moment-of-si- lence law intended for prayer, and Lee v. Weis- man (1992), banning clergy-led invocations at graduations. Even student-led prayers at events, such as football games, were prohib- ited in Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe (2000), where the Court saw them as “coercive endorsements.” Nonsense. These decisions, sold to a gullible public like fake Rolexes in Times Square, were framed as protecting religious freedom. Again, nonsense. It’s simply part of a broader assault against Christians and Christianity in the public square. Schools, once venues for character formation through prayer, became battle- grounds for secularism, creating a spiritual and moral vacuum. In the wake of Annuncia- tion, where children were targeted during a re- ligious service, these legal milestones resonate painfully. Had prayer remained in schools, perhaps a stronger cultural reverence for faith would deter such violence.
Weaponizing Legislation — Conclusion
Beyond the courts, legislation like the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (2009) expanded fed- eral protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, causing religious speech to be deemed as “hateful.” In conclusion, from the bloodstained pews of Annunciation to the Supreme Court cham- bers, the war against God and Christians con- tinues to rage. The inexcusable legal decisions referenced above were legal milestones that have reshaped society into an immoral and dark spiritual abyss. We must immediately and actively fight to overturn the insane legal decisions, overreaching legislation, and the culture of rot or expect more blood on the al- tars and pews where we worship. HagmannPI.com
How We Arrived Here
There are several key historical inflection points, or battles in this spiritual war, that have brought us here. The legal front of this war has been waged for decades, often through landmark court decisions that have systematically dismantled Christian expres- sion in public life.
Weaponization of the Courts
One of the more influential legal attacks oc- curred in 1962 with Engel v. Vitale, where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that a state- composed, nondenominational prayer recited in New York public schools violated the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. This de-
Tolerance of Insanity
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