Today, I back down.

I owe a lot to Facebook.

Facebook has been a connection point for me over the years, an avenue of networking with folks I may have never networked with before. I made friends on Facebook that helped me break the back of false theology that I had believed and given me the means to connect with folks who had similar beliefs as I do now.

But something changed.

The death of George Floyd, the rise of riots, protests, and the dreaded virtue signal. I saw beloved friends turning on other beloved friends. Calling each other names because they either agreed or did not agree with the narratives being fed to us. I tried to remain silent, silence is a virtue I always heard. Until all of a sudden, my silence was somehow violence.

I tried to speak out against the actual violence that I saw, from the death of David Dorn, and others. The destruction of property, the breakdown of society made me speak louder. By nature, I am a fighter, but my faith and political beliefs make me a pacifist. I don't want to fight, but it seems the more I cry out for common sense the more I see more and more us vs. them.

I am tired.

I am tired of the friends that I love looking at me and seeing me as an enemy because I do not agree with their world view. I am exhausted with government, the lockdowns, and trying to find my way in a world that is becoming more and more divided. Those of you who follow my podcast, or even follow my Facebook posts know that I believe wholly in unity, with each other and our true identity. But we are getting so far away from all of that.

Today, I back down.

I deactivated my Facebook account, uninstalled all the apps from my phone, I am going to take the time to breathe. To try and get back to where I left off with Father, and try to get back to the lack of caring status that I once prided myself on.

I will blog more, I think. Maybe write more.

Will I reactivate my account? I don't know. Probably. Eventually. But in the mean time, those who know me personally have my number, those who don't and want to get on touch can email me at thewarriorscry@gmail.com.

Anyway. Love you.