Relationships have always been messy however today there are compounding issues with relationships, Christianity now observes a troubling trend among religious leaders. Pastors align themselves with these champions of freedom, engaging in transactions that compromise their ethical integrity. These partnerships hint at a disturbing confluence between theology and political agendas, minimizing faith to support secular ideologies.

Western culture inhabits an era where freedom, mixed with the symbolism of firearms, creates an unstable environment. In this context, guns are imbued with almost sacramental importance by those who champion individual liberties. Rather than mere tools, they are essential in the ongoing struggle for personal autonomy.

This phenomenon raises significant questions about devotion in contemporary society. The elevation of weapons to a status akin to sacraments reflects a troubling form of idolatry, worship geared toward objects that promise power and self-determination. Consequently, these firearms become substitutes for deeper moral and spiritual frameworks. Sadly, idolatry has become theology to achieve power and manipulation.

Humanity faces a complex interplay between freedom, idolatry, and institutional influence—a dynamic that warrants critical examination and the treatment of the poor, oppressed, and vulnerable communities. The antithesis of the Gospel is challenging, creating a more profound imbalance as structural violence spreads worldwide.