Ohio state Sen. George Lang (R) sure fired up the anti-Trump crowd recently when he introduced Republican vice presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) at a rally on Monday.
Seemingly out of nowhere Lang announced, “Trump and Butler County’s JD Vance are the last chance to save our country politically. I’m afraid if we lose this one, it’s going to take a civil war to save the country and it will be saved,” in the now viral clip.
“It’s the greatest experiment in the history of mankind. And if we come down to a civil war, I’m glad we got people like Schmidty and the bikers for Trump on our side,” he adds, including several other Trump supporting groups in the audience.
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Using language with such a strong buzzword catches the ears of both political sides whenever the other uses it, and quickly draw condemnations for it.
Lang quickly apologized for using the incendiary phrasing, later that day in fact, as the nation is still on edge following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
“Remarks I made earlier today at a rally in Middletown do not accurately reflect my views,” Lang wrote in the statement. “I regret the divisive remarks I made in the excitement of the moment on stage. Especially in light of the assassination attempt on President Trump last week, we should all be mindful of what is said at political events, myself included.”
The United States is experiencing increased division, fueled by political and cultural rhetoric. These rifts often are exacerbated by media portrayal and social media, where echo chambers reinforce rabid tribalism and deepen divides. The widening gap between differing viewpoints and ideologies has left many feeling alienated and disconnected from their fellow citizens.
In response to this division, the unifying love of God offers the only true and permanent path toward reconciliation and understanding. Embracing a spirit of compassion and forgiveness can help bridge the divides that separate us. As Paul wrote in Colossians 3:14, “And above all these things, embrace love, which is the bond of perfection.”
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James Lasher is Staff Writer for Charisma Media.
