The Left's History of Violence

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Support the channel by visiting: https://brianholdsworth.ca/help In this reflection, I move beyond shock and anger over the murder of Charlie Kirk to ask: what good can possibly come from this tragedy? I examine what it means to defend tradition, the danger of rushing toward “progress,” and how spiritual foundations may ultimately matter more than political victories. Change imposed aggressively and immediately—especially when driven by ideological extremes—inevitably leads to instability and violence. True moral improvement and societal virtue require patience, voluntary choice, and steady, cumulative effort. The spiritual dimension—faith, inner conviction—is more durable and meaningful than winning political debates or rushing to reform. Without that foundation, even victories are fragile, and souls are at risk. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:36 – Controversial conservatives 02:09 – Denouncing Charlie Kirk 03:32 – Engaging youth & defending open dialogue 04:14 – Modern universities: conformity vs. disputation 04:52 – Why such a violent reaction: impatience & radical change 05:35 – The Left's moral misunderstanding 07:45 – The distinction between left (change) and right (stability) 08:59 – Revolutions through history: Protestant, French, Russian etc. 11:35 – The only true solution? Christ! 13:26 – Final reflections: what Charlie would want us to remember Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: http://pauljernberg.com Podcast Version: https://brianholdsworth.libsyn.com/