Why I Defend My Faith (Even When It’s Not Popular)

Standing for Truth in a Culture That Keeps Moving the Goalposts

I don’t defend my faith to win popularity contests.

If that were the goal, I’d be doing a terrible job—because standing up for biblical, Catholic truth in today’s world is like walking into a hurricane holding a candle. But I do it anyway. Not because I like the fight (okay, sometimes I do), but because I believe in something bigger than myself. I believe in Truth. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in the Church He founded. And I believe that silence in the face of lies is a form of surrender.

And I’m not surrendering.

The World Is Loud—But It’s Also Lost

Scroll through social media for five minutes and you’ll see it. Mockery of Christians. Labels like “intolerant,” “bigot,” “religious nutjob.” The culture tells us to shut up, sit down, and go along. “Believe what you want,” they say, “just don’t bring it into the public square.”

But that’s not how faith works. Real faith changes how you live. It shapes how you vote, how you raise your kids, how you view morality, and how you see the world. If your faith doesn’t impact all of that—it’s just a hobby.

This world is screaming for truth, and then crucifies anyone who dares speak it.

I’ve Been Mocked. I’ve Been Dismissed. I’ve Been Ignored.

You know what? I’ve lost friendships over my faith. I’ve had people roll their eyes at my posts. I’ve been told I’m brainwashed, judgmental, close-minded, or worse. I’ve had Christians—other Christians—tell me I’m “too rigid” because I actually believe what the Bible says and trust the Church Jesus built.

But every time I think about staying quiet, I remember the Cross. I remember the martyrs. I remember the Apostles, almost all of whom were murdered for preaching the Gospel.

They didn’t die so I could keep my head down and blend in.

Catholic and Not Ashamed

Let me be clear—I’m Catholic. And I’m not “Catholic but…” I’m not “Catholic with exceptions.” I’m all in. I believe in the Sacraments, the Real Presence in the Eucharist, the authority of the Magisterium, the communion of saints, and yes—even the hard teachings. Especially the hard ones. Because those are the ones that separate comfort from conviction.

I believe the Catholic Church is the Church Jesus Christ Himself established. Not as some optional Sunday club, but as the vessel of salvation—the Bride of Christ. That’s not arrogance. That’s history. That’s theology. That’s Scripture.

But What About Love?

That’s the line, right? “You’re not being loving.” But we’ve redefined love into something it’s not.

Love isn’t passive tolerance. Love doesn’t mean affirming sin or looking the other way. Real love speaks truth—even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts. If someone’s about to walk off a cliff, love doesn’t smile and say, “You do you.” Love grabs them by the collar and says, “Stop!”

Jesus didn’t come to hand out affirmations. He came to save sinners. That includes me. That includes you.

I’m Not Better Than Anyone—But I Know What I Believe

Defending your faith doesn’t mean pretending you’ve got it all together. I don’t. I’m a sinner. I mess up. I struggle. I fall. But I know where to turn. I know Who saves me. And I’m not going to act like the Gospel is some small thing I can casually mention when it’s convenient.

If the Cross is real—if Jesus rose from the dead—then everything changes. Everything matters. And I’d be a coward not to say so.

People Say I Should Chill. I Won’t.

I’m not going to water down the Gospel just to get likes or keep people comfortable. I’m not going to pretend all religions are equal paths to God when Christ Himself said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” I’m not going to act like sin is no big deal when it nailed my Savior to a tree.

I’d rather be canceled by the world than be found faithless by God.

So Why Do I Keep Speaking Up?

• Because eternity is real.

• Because truth is not subjective.

• Because too many people are spiritually starving.

• Because Christ died for me, and the least I can do is live for Him.

• Because silence is how the enemy wins ground.

And because the world doesn’t need more cowardly Christians. It needs bold, unshakable, unapologetic believers who aren’t afraid to say: I believe—and I’m not backing down.

Final Thought: If You’re Still Reading, You Might Be One of Us

 Because one day, we’re all going to stand before the throne—and I’d rather hear “Well done, good and faithful servant” than “Why were you afraid to speak My Name?”

Maybe you’re tired of the world gaslighting you. Maybe you’re done trying to fit in with a culture that doesn’t know which way is up. Maybe you’ve been hiding your faith in public because it feels safer that way.

Let me tell you: there’s no safer place than in the will of God.

Be bold. Be loud. Be loving. And don’t be ashamed of the Gospel.

Because one day, we’re all going to stand before the throne—and I’d rather hear “Well done, good and faithful servant” than “Why were you afraid to speak My Name?”