
The author reflects on a recent conference talk about Christian revival, arguing that believers have lost moral direction and become passive, allowing other ideologies to fill the void. A audience member questioned whether Christians should wait for divine instruction rather than act, prompting the author to defend proactive faith. He emphasizes that Scripture calls for action, not mere listening, and warns that inaction fuels Western decline. The piece expands with biblical references to support an activist stance.

The essay, authored by retired mathematics professor John Emil Thomas Bernard, argues that Christianity’s belief in an immortal soul obliges believers to active, heroic virtue rather than passive piety. Historically, Christians embraced a dual‑sword model—spiritual warfare through prayer and sacraments,...