Why Does the Left Align Itself With Islam?

Nathan Morton

How is it that liberalism in America, an ideology that defends every fringe lifestyle, can align itself with Islam, which would violently end those lifestyles, given the chance?

Answer: When society abandons an unchanging standard of morality, right & wrong eventually become matters of opinion rather than principle ... & when morality is determined by opinion, contradiction becomes inevitable & incoherence becomes the norm. And we are watching that happen before our very eyes!

The great English playwright Noël Coward once observed: “It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty & how few by deceit.” Is there a better description of the world in which we live?

We have reached a point where telling the truth can be considered offensive, while dishonesty is excused as long as it advances a popular cause. What was once regarded as immoral is celebrated as progress, & what was once considered virtuous is increasingly condemned as intolerance.

Here is what many do not understand: Morality cannot remain logically consistent unless it rests upon a foundation that does not change.

If morality is determined by popular opinion, then what is wrong today may become right tomorrow. We've certainly seen that.

If morality is determined by personal feelings, then every individual becomes the final authority on right & wrong & the result is absolute chaos.

Friedrich Nietzsche understood something that many modern thinkers seem unwilling to acknowledge. Although he was a fierce critic of Christianity, he recognized the profound relationship between Christian belief & the moral framework of Western civilization. He understood that removing God (which he wanted to do) from the foundation of morality would undermine everything.

For centuries, the Scriptures have provided the moral foundation upon which Western civilization has been built. Our understanding of human dignity, justice, compassion, personal responsibility, & the sacredness of human life has been profoundly influenced by biblical teaching.

Yes it is possible to behave morally without believing in God, but that is not the issue. The issue is what is the source of our moral belief. Is it something subjective, or objective? 

That foundation is only found in the unchanging character of God, revealed in His Word. God does not revise His standards to accommodate the latest cultural movement. 

Mal.3:6 declares, “For I, the LORD, do not change.” And Is.5:20 warns: “Woe to those who call evil good, & good evil; Who substitute darkness for light & light for darkness.”

Sound familiar?

Of course, Christianity is not the only religion that makes moral claims. Islam, along with other religious traditions, also appeals to a claim for divine authority, but there is a grand difference between Christianity & every other religion.

At the heart of biblical truth, & therefore biblical morality, is the love of God. Not merely obedience imposed through outward pressure, but a transformation of the human heart.

Jesus summarized God's moral law in 2 Commandments: Love God with all your heart, soul, & mind, & love your neighbor as yourself (Mat.22:37-40).

Notice how different that is from the oppression & force of Islam & Sharia law. This is not morality manufactured or enforced, it is righteousness flowing from a relationship with the living God.

The poet T.S. Eliot offered a sobering prayer: “O Lord, deliver me from the man of excellent intention & impure heart.”

Christian morality, if it is true & right, begins in the heart. "Create in me a clean heart, & renew a right spirit in me." - King David.

The Bible is not a book we use to condemn the morality of other people. It is both the catalyst & standard by which God transforms our hearts.

We cannot proclaim the importance of truth while practicing deception. We cannot preach love while cultivating hatred. We cannot demand righteousness from society while excusing unrighteousness in ourselves.

The answer to our moral confusion is not more legislation, stronger institutions, or more passionate arguments. It is a return to the unchanging truth of God's Word & the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

A society cannot remain morally upright when it has deliberately removed the foundation upon which morality stands. Much could be gained if we would return to the discarded values of the past.

–Nathan Morton

The following is the result of an AI search on the author's quote: 

Based on the themes, Scripture references, and writing style of that passage, the author is Dr. Nathan T. Morton, an American Christian pastor, teacher, and nonfiction author. [1, 2]

While he is not a mainstream political pundit or journalist, he frequently addresses cultural, moral, and philosophical issues from an evangelical Christian perspective on his personal blog and social media channels. [1, 2]

Background & Ministry

• Pastoral Career. According to his LinkedIn Profile, Dr. Morton has spent more than 38 years in pastoral ministry, focusing on leading congregations through church revitalization and replanting. His biography on Amazon notes that he entered ministry in 1987, studied at Moody Bible Institute, and has served churches across North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. [1, 2]
• Writing Focus. As outlined on his Official Website, his work centers on biblical theology, church history, and Christian apologetics. Rather than writing conventional political commentary, he frames modern cultural debates—such as moral relativism and secularism—around the necessity of an unchanging biblical standard. [1]
• Published Works. According to his author listing on Goodreads, he has written several Christian nonfiction and discipleship books, including Beyond the Brand: Restoring What the Church Forgot to Remember, Shepherds Among Us, and The Mantle of God's Power. He also publishes regular essays and sermon manuscripts through his Online Blog.