As I have been closely following the recent U.S. presidential election, the intense debates between the candidates from both camps have once again made me keenly aware of the depth of the complex crises and conflicts facing American society. Going beyond mere differences in foreign policy or economic strategies—ranging from ethical conflicts over the scope of abortion rights to divergent perspectives on gender ideology—the all-encompassing confrontation between the two parties transcends simple political competition and manifests as a massive clash of fundamental values. When observing the U.S. two-party system, one side acknowledges the creative order and differences between men and women and seeks to protect the heritage universally upheld by humanity based on the traditional value of “family.” On the other hand, the other side prominently champions secular humanism and pluralistic values, fundamentally shaking the existing institutional and religious order.
In particular, while policies with progressive leanings may appear on the surface to aim for inclusivity, equality, and a society free of discrimination, a closer look reveals that they are policies that place absolute human autonomy at the center of the existing value system and, in fact, impose another form of institutional regulation and marginalization on those with traditional beliefs—a fact that is difficult to deny. In fact, in American society, there is a notable example of conflict following the legalization of same-sex marriage: a bakery owner who refused to produce products for same-sex weddings based on his religious conscience and beliefs faced a lengthy legal battle and social pressure. I, too, experienced this reversal of values both directly and indirectly while living in the San Jose area in the past. I also witnessed the bitter reality within the public school system where, when young students were taken on field trips to experience settings that conflicted with traditional family values, parents with religious convictions were unable to voice their opposition publicly and were forced to keep their children home on sick leave. At the time, websites spontaneously emerged to share practical response manuals for safeguarding religious conscience and freedom in educational settings.
The general public often believes that political views are shaped by a candidate’s public image, campaign promises directly linked to personal economic interests, and peer pressure across generations. However, at the deepest root of these views lies a fundamental difference in worldview—specifically, “how one views humanity and the world”—and this difference is the very essence that triggers countless conflicts in modern society. On one side are those who believe this world was created by God’s eternal Word; as His imperfect creatures, they adopt an attitude of humbly submitting to absolute divine law and truth. On the other hand, the opposing side believes that humans are merely beings that arose by chance and evolved over the course of timeless history; their stance is grounded in a humanistic conviction that humanity must be completely liberated from all transcendent authority—including the Creator—and from the existing order, which they deem oppressive.
From this perspective, the U.S. presidential election becomes a historic milestone that goes beyond a mere transfer of power, representing a choice of which wave of values the nation will follow in the future. It is no exaggeration to say that the outcome of this election will determine the civilizational destiny and spiritual landscape of the United States, and its ripple effects will spread across the globe—a sphere of influence from which South Korea, too, can by no means be exempt. Currently, the mainstream media in the United States continues to provide biased coverage while adhering to a specific ideological agenda, and the South Korean media, too, uncritically accepts and amplifies this perspective. I, too, recall a time when I lived in the United States and was indifferent to politics; because I was unaware of the true nature of the underlying values lurking behind politicians’ flashy rhetoric and policies, I simply followed the mainstream media and the crowd blindly.
In the past, lacking my own independent spiritual perspective, I was trapped within the narrow view the world presented; but now, having opened my spiritual eyes through God’s Word and observing the currents of politics, society, and the macroeconomy, I have begun to clearly see the reality of the fierce spiritual warfare unfolding behind the scenes. And I have come to realize with solemn clarity that I, too, stand right in the midst of this vast battlefield of values. This spiritual standoff has persisted since the dawn of human history, and its reality is becoming increasingly evident amid the eschatological signs of the age in which we live. The more we find ourselves in a time of great upheaval—with wars and conflicts between nations intensifying and climate and natural disasters like earthquakes and floods occurring ceaselessly across the globe—the more Christians must firmly hold fast to God’s Word, the unshakable eternal truth. Just as God has prepared us through prayer at every historical turning point in South Korea’s past, we earnestly pray that God’s righteous intervention and sovereign work will take place amid the current U.S. presidential election, bringing about a miracle in which the crumbling foundations of this land are restored.
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