Imagine you’re at a carnival, the kind with neon lights, rickety rides, and suspiciously overpriced funnel cakes. You step up to the dart booth, aiming to win a giant stuffed bear. But the game is rigged. The darts are dull, the balloons overinflated, and the carnie’s grin tells you the house always wins. That’s what life under an entrenched elitist establishment feels like—a rigged game where the odds are stacked in favor of the few at the expense of the many.
Now, let’s talk about why that’s not just unfair—it’s immoral. Freedom and self-determination aren’t just practical ideals; they’re moral imperatives. Rooted in Christian teachings and the philosophy of the Stoics, the call for liberty isn’t about the right to do whatever we want, but about living according to what’s right. It’s about the belief that every individual, created in the image of God, has inherent dignity and value. This is the moral foundation of freedom—the idea that no one should be forced to play a game where they don’t control the rules.
The elitist establishment, on the other hand, does exactly that. It thrives on a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a few, where the game is rigged to protect the privileged, and where the majority is kept in the dark, struggling under artificial barriers. This isn't just bad policy; it's a violation of the principles that our nation was built on and the moral law that guides a righteous society.
So let’s dig into why standing up for freedom isn’t just a political act—it’s a moral one. It's not just about beating the elites at their own game; it’s about exposing the moral bankruptcy of a system that places power and wealth above human dignity and justice.
Christian Morality: The Call to Stewardship and Service
In the Christian worldview, power isn’t meant to be hoarded or abused. Christ taught that true greatness comes through service: “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11). Leaders are called to serve, to lift others, and to promote the flourishing of every person, regardless of their status or background.
But the entrenched elites in society flip this teaching on its head. Instead of serving the people, they use their power to control them, suppressing opportunity and stifling the potential of individuals who are meant to flourish. This is not just a bad economic system—it’s a moral failing.
In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), the master entrusts his servants with resources to grow and invest. When the master returns, he rewards those who worked to multiply their talents, but the one who buried his gift is rebuked. The message is clear: we are given opportunities and resources to use wisely, for the benefit of all. When the elites hoard power and deny opportunity, they bury the talents of others and fail in their moral duty to serve.
The Stoic Perspective: Freedom Through Virtue
The Stoics taught that true freedom comes not from material wealth or social status but from living in accordance with virtue. Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic emperor, said, “If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.” The Stoic life is about self-mastery, acting justly, and aligning one’s life with the good of society.
This is where the elitist system falters morally. It thrives on deceit, manipulation, and the suppression of justice—qualities that contradict the Stoic pursuit of virtue. In their pursuit of power, the elites grow dependent on vice rather than virtue, seeking control rather than the common good. A Stoic would argue that this is not freedom; it’s a form of moral slavery.
Real freedom, in the Stoic sense, is about living virtuously and serving the greater good. When the powerful act unjustly, it’s not just bad politics—it’s a moral catastrophe. To be truly free, we must resist this tyranny by cultivating virtue in ourselves and demanding justice for all.
Freedom: A Sacred Trust
Freedom is a gift—a sacred trust. It’s the ability to choose, to act, and to create in accordance with what is good and just. This is what makes freedom so profound: it allows every individual to pursue their own potential, to live according to their conscience, and to contribute meaningfully to society.
But when power is hoarded and the game is rigged, freedom becomes a distant dream for many. The elitist system thrives by suppressing individual potential and creating dependence. It undermines the divine agency of every person, making them slaves to a system they didn’t choose and can’t escape.
In this light, standing for freedom isn’t just a matter of policy; it’s a moral imperative. It’s about ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to grow, to succeed, and to contribute to the common good. Denying this is not just economically damaging—it’s a violation of the sacred trust that freedom represents.
Why the Elitist Mindset Is Wrong
At the core of the elitist mindset is a fundamental moral error. The elites operate under the assumption that some people are more valuable than others—that they alone are worthy of power, wealth, and influence. This idea flies in the face of Christian morality, which teaches that every person has inherent worth. As Paul writes in Galatians 3:28, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” The value of the individual is not determined by their position in society but by their Creator.
Similarly, the Stoics believed that all men and women are capable of virtue and wisdom. The idea that only a select few should wield power is an affront to this belief. In their worldview, power should be distributed and used justly, to promote the good of all, not concentrated in the hands of the few.
By concentrating power, wealth, and opportunity in the hands of a select elite, we deny the fundamental dignity of each person. We violate the moral order that calls us to steward our talents for the common good, to serve others, and to create a society where all have the freedom to thrive.
The Ballad of the Free and the Few
The elites sit high in towers tall,
With crony deals and shadows' call.
They claim the throne by right divine,
But freedom’s flame will still outshine.
The Stoic says, “Hold firm your ground,
For reason’s voice will not be drowned.
True freedom lies in virtue’s light,
Not in the wealth that comes from might.”
While kings may boast of wealth and fame,
Their power’s built on fear and shame.
Christ taught us all, through love and grace,
That in His eyes, we all have place.
Let them laugh and build their walls,
But truth and justice break their thralls.
For every scheme, each trick they play,
Is one more step they’ll fade away.
They think their wealth will never fall,
But paper promises will crumble, all.
In chasing lies, they only sow
Their ruin, sown in seeds they throw.
So rise, ye free, and stand once more,
For liberty’s what we adore—
It’s not in chains, not in despair,
But in the power to choose and care.
For in the heart, true freedom’s found,
And no deceit can hold it down.
Though power may seek to reign and bind,
The free shall rise, and peace shall find.
A Moral Call to Action
The battle for freedom is not just political; it’s deeply moral. The elitist establishment is not merely a group of people running a rigged game—they are morally corrupting the very foundation of human dignity. They suppress the agency of individuals, manipulate markets, and create systems that benefit only the privileged few. But we don’t have to accept this.
The antidote is freedom—true, unencumbered freedom that allows every individual to act according to their conscience, to build, to serve, and to flourish. And this isn’t just a political ideal; it’s a moral mandate.
So let’s rise to the occasion. Let’s be the servants who lift others up, the citizens who build a society of opportunity, and the individuals who pursue virtue and justice. Together, we can tear down the system of elitism and rebuild it on the foundation of freedom, self-determination, and the dignity of every person.
In doing so, we honor the moral principles that guide us and create a future that is truly worth living.
