Catholics and Protestants Must Unite Against Leftist Persecution of Christians
Source: John Daniel Davidson. "Catholics And Protestants Need Each Other For What’s Coming." April 16, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that Catholic and Protestant Christians are facing serious persecution from left-wing politicians who use government power to force religious people to abandon their beliefs. Even though Catholics and Protestants disagree on many religious issues, they need to work together politically because the threat from secular liberals is much more dangerous than their disagreements with each other.
Conclusion
Catholics and Protestants must set aside their theological differences and unite politically to defend against systematic persecution by the secular left
Premises
- The secular left is actively using government power to persecute Christians of all denominations through laws and policies that force compliance with secular ideology
- Recent examples demonstrate escalating targeting of Christian organizations, including Catholic nuns being forced to comply with LGBT ideology and pro-life activists being raided by federal agents
- Democrats consistently use coercive state power against religious groups when they gain political control, and this persecution will intensify when they regain power
- The theological differences between Catholics and Protestants, while real and significant, are less important than the existential threat posed by leftist persecution
- Half the country rejects Christian worldviews, with a significant portion actively hostile to Christianity, creating a powerful coalition against religious believers
- The collapse of political liberalism is exposing old religious tensions, but the immediate threat requires Christians to prioritize survival over doctrinal disputes
Assumptions
- The secular left represents a unified, coordinated threat to Christianity
- Government actions against religious groups constitute systematic persecution rather than legitimate regulation
- Political unity between Catholics and Protestants is both possible and necessary for effective resistance
- The current political moment represents an existential crisis for Christianity in America
- Religious differences can be temporarily set aside without compromising core beliefs