Since the online age’s dawn, content creators have generally followed one of two paths. One is to publish high-quality content that benefits others. Second is saying what draws attention to yourself, often by striking outrageous poses that require the listener or reader to choose a side. Living Colour once said that it was the embodiment of the cult personality.
It is rare to find a more relevant topic than religious or political topics. This is especially true when the content creator combines both. Rather than follow Christ’s example, namely saying little about politics much to the annoyance of many chafing under Rome’s rule of Israel, politics and religion are brought together not with the mindset of examining political philosophies, platforms, and policies based on a Biblically-rooted worldview. It is used to assign validity to political beliefs that are based on one’s religious beliefs. ISIS demonstrates that this isn’t a Christian issue.
Many people see believers as Christians and are susceptible to the temptation to think that serving Christ means they have to abandon their own personal responsibilities. Or they may believe that their faith validates or elevates their political views, regardless of their location. As Steve Taylor once sang, if you don’t die to yourself, pride kills.
This leads us to Matt Walsh.
Walsh’s name has been around for many years on social media. Walsh has been a conservative Christian thinker, who is not afraid to express his unpopular views on morality-based topics. Walsh turned this passion into a pleasant little career that saw him jump from host to host. Currently, he works at Ben Shapiro’s media conglomerate alongside Candace Owens and others.
The other day, Walsh took umbrage with a post from yours truly, specifically the title and, along with it, the subject.
The “brilliant tribute” literally presents Zelensky as a Christ figure who is sacrificing himself for the redemption of mankind https://t.co/OwkDpprFxq
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) March 17, 2022
This intense dislike of John Ondrasik’s song saluting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky bubbled to the surface again the following day.
I still can’t get over the fact that this batshit insane song was made and is being hailed as inspirational by so many people. It literally presents Zelensky as a messiah “carrying his cross” to save mankind. Many people have lost their souls. Thank you, God.
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) March 18, 2022
Walsh is not a fan of the same song or another artist. It’s difficult to determine which Walsh dislikes most. Zelensky himself. While having no desire to involve American troops in the Russia-Ukraine War directly is hardly a mark against any individual, Walsh’s constant railing against Zelensky is the stuff of which Tucker Carlson has been oft accused. It warrants mention that Walsh’s coworker Owens shares his utter dislike for Zelensky:
Zelensky, President of the United States is an extremely bad character. He is working against his people’s interests by joining globalists. I will not move one inch away from that assessment—ever—no matter how flowery the media depictions of him are.
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) March 17, 2022
Curiously, neither Walsh nor Owens have much to say about Putin or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They are instead obsessed with Zelensky. The NeverTrumpets are now focusing on Donald Trump’s daily life. But I digress. Let’s return to the song in question.
Ondrasik is an excellent lyricist. Zelensky does not appear to be a literal Savior. It uses the line “can one man save the world” as an allegory in the same manner as, for example, people said in WWII that Churchill saved the world when he was standing alone against Hitler. Walsh ignores this, despite it being obvious. He prefers to score points with his followers and whatever his motives might be.
The war began with Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine in pursuit of his dream to lead the reunified USSR. Volodymyr Zelensky is leading his country’s fight to remain a sovereign state. This is admirable or should at the very least be taken seriously. Is Zelensky imperfect? Yes. All of us are. He doesn’t seem so consumed with hubris, however, that he cannot see the reality of this conflict. This is unfortunately a claim Matt Walsh can’t make.
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