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Will Evil Prevail If We Are Silent?

Cindy Dawson

Reflection for Monday, 3/30/26

One of my favorite genres is historical fiction during WWII. At one time, I found it hard to understand how the German people could remain silent during the Holocaust. But now I understand that societal pressure and fear are powerful forces to keep one silent.

It isn’t easy to speak up against lies, in the church or in secular society. In the case of Nazi Germany, silence aided evil. Silence can aid evil in today’s world as well.

“Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 NIV

Even secularists know what it means to stay silent:

“Your very silence shows you agree.” Euripides (480-406 BC)

“Sometimes, to remain silent is to lie, since silence can be interpreted as assent.” Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936)

What do you need to speak up about?

In His Love, Cindy

To learn why Jesus came to the earth, read, Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”

Psalm 122:6 NASB

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6 thoughts on “Will Evil Prevail If We Are Silent?”

  1. This is a sober reminder for us all Cindy – silence is not an option when the world denies and mocks our Lord and Saviour, and His Father. May we have the Spirit’s guiding in these trying times. 🙏

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  3. Your question, Cindy, rocks on cultural-Christians’ tender toes, but that’s a needed wake-up call. Today, not just in the US, but around the world, we can see many parallels to Nazi Germany. Keep rocking! In the near term, I’m called to speak up about how AI steals work, kills creativity, and destroys reputations.

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