Canada’s right-wing media often comes across as tone-deaf and ineffective—not because their concerns are always wrong, but because their foundations are weak. For a country historically rooted in Protestant values, it’s alarming how far Canada has drifted from its spiritual roots. Many Canadians have replaced belief in God with blind faith in government—and that shift is undermining any true conservative movement in this country.
What Is “Small Government” Without God?
Let’s be honest: what does “small government” even mean to an atheist or agnostic? If there is no God, no heaven, no eternal accountability, what compels people to self-regulate or respect natural rights? What moral code defines right and wrong when there’s no spiritual compass?
Without a higher authority, secular conservatism often becomes just another form of relativism—subject to reinterpretation by whoever speaks loudest. This is why Canadian conservatives are losing ground. Many have no solid foundation beneath their talking points.
“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.” – Luke 22:36
That verse isn’t a call to violence—it’s a reminder of preparedness and responsibility, spoken in parables by Christ Himself. The Kingdom of God is within us, and while we are called to peace, we are not called to pacifism in the face of evil. Atheists don’t see that. To many secularists, Christianity is outdated folklore. That’s the same mindset that drives leftist ideology: a desire to “update” values to fit modern politics.
A Crisis of Identity and Authority
Jesus Christ spoke in parables because He expected us to engage our minds and hearts. True faith requires creativity, stewardship, and a willingness to stand firm in truth. But today’s conservatives—especially in Canada—often lack that spiritual core. Many can’t articulate why they stand for liberty, freedom, or property rights. And so, without a foundation, they fall back into bland, socialist-lite messaging.
The Kingdom of God isn’t just a religious concept—it’s a governance model rooted in personal responsibility and divine accountability. But when Canadian parents stop teaching their children about God, what results is a generation of leaders who are not only indifferent to Christianity but often hostile toward it.
A Biblical Framework for Civil Governance
Moses, raised in the royal court of Pharaoh, was uniquely equipped to deliver God’s law. The ancient Egyptians had strict legal codes—so did the Greeks and Romans. Paper, believed to have originated in Egypt, enabled the recording of God’s law through Moses. Hence, Genesis is also known as the “Book of Moses.”
Later, the Romans—pagan like the Egyptians—became experts in media and propaganda. They helped spread the Gospel, not because they believed in Christ, but because they couldn’t ignore the power of His following. That level of influence terrified them. And yet, it was Israel’s commitment to documenting its faith that shaped Western civilization.
We should remember: Israel’s cultural identity is deeply tied to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. To ask them to separate from their faith is to ask them to erase themselves. As Christians, we should understand that. No culture willingly surrenders its identity—and ours is no different.
Canada’s Spiritual Decline
Canada has abandoned God—and we are suffering for it. Until repentance becomes part of the national conversation, the decline will continue. Right-wing media outlets complaining endlessly about policy without calling for spiritual renewal are wasting everyone’s time.
God often uses imperfect people to fulfill His will. Donald Trump is a good example. While many question his faith, there’s no denying that his presidency spurred many Americans back toward God. He was, for all his flaws, a catalyst. Christians don’t worship Trump—but they recognize the shift his presence caused.
China, Japan, Persia, ancient Greece—all experienced periods of incredible innovation under pagan or atheistic systems. But eventually, censorship and control replaced creativity, and their societies stagnated. That’s where Canada is headed.
Canada has embraced big government, apathy, and unproductive cultural habits. Even in atheistic nations like Japan, there’s a national ethic of productivity. Canada, in contrast, has become a bloated welfare state with little appetite for innovation or sacrifice.
Welfare, Pensions, and the Fear of Freedom
Canada’s secular welfare model is incompatible with biblical free-market values. In a Christian system, a wealthy grandfather can raise poor grandchildren if the family fails to preserve wisdom and wealth. Freedom doesn’t guarantee security—but it does reward responsibility.
When Alberta flirts with secession, what holds it back? Pensions. The fear of losing government-managed retirement benefits mirrors the Israelites longing to return to Egypt after being freed. It’s a spiritual metaphor. Some people would rather be comfortable slaves than free people with risk.
God doesn’t operate like that. He gave us free will, not guarantees. If your priority is a pension, then you’re not ready to leave Egypt—figuratively or politically.
Conservative Media: Less Complaining, More Conviction
Canada’s right-wing media needs to stop whining and start witnessing. Authenticity matters. Take a risk. Speak the name of Jesus. Muslims aren’t ashamed to praise Allah, and their communities are often stronger for it.
The truth is this: without God, conservative values are just talking points. They don’t inspire. They don’t convict. And they certainly don’t last.
It’s time to stop leaning on bland policy critiques and start reclaiming the spiritual heritage that made Western civilization worth defending.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.
