Is America Under God’s Judgment?

I never thought I’d see the day when America would look so spiritually unrecognizable. The country I grew up in—where biblical values shaped our laws, our culture, and even our sense of right and wrong—feels like it’s slowly vanishing. And if I’m honest, I’ve found myself asking a haunting question more and more lately:
Is America under God’s judgment?

This isn’t just a question for theologians or prophecy experts. It’s a question every Christian should wrestle with—because how we answer it determines how we pray, how we engage with culture, and how urgently we share the gospel.

What God’s Judgment Actually Looks Like

Let’s get something straight from the beginning: when people hear “God’s judgment,” they often think of fire raining down from the sky or dramatic catastrophes—and to be fair, the book of Revelation does include scenes like that in God’s final judgment. But Romans 1 shows us something just as sobering: a kind of judgment that’s happening now. When a nation repeatedly rejects God, He gives them over to their own rebellion. That phrase—“God gave them over”—shows up three times in Romans 1:24–28. It’s not sudden wrath. It’s abandonment. God steps back and says, “If you want sin more than Me, then have it—and all the destruction that comes with it.”

It’s terrifying when God lets go.

And when I look at America today, that’s what I see. The moral confusion. The sexual chaos. The hatred of truth. The silencing of Christian voices. These aren’t just unfortunate trends. They look a lot like judgment.

A Nation That Celebrates Rebellion

Isaiah 5:20 warns:

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.”

That’s exactly where we are. We no longer just tolerate sin—we celebrate it. We put it in parades, commercials, school curriculums, and presidential proclamations. We’ve taken what God calls sin and rebranded it as identity, authenticity, or freedom. And anyone who speaks biblical truth is labeled hateful, bigoted, or worse.

I’ve seen this cultural confusion creep into the Church itself. A few years ago, I was rejected by a church I wanted to join—not because I was promoting sin, but because I was honest about my struggle with same-sex attraction while choosing to follow Christ. That wasn’t a call for affirmation—it was a plea for accountability and grace.

What made it more troubling is that this church prides itself on being politically conservative and Bible-centered. But I came to realize that their true priority wasn’t spiritual transformation—it was image. Maintaining a certain “clean-cut” appearance seemed more important than walking with real, repentant believers through their sanctification.

That moment opened my eyes: even conservative churches can fall into the trap of legalism, fear, and self-righteousness. And when the Body of Christ starts caring more about optics than obedience, it’s not just a church problem—it’s a symptom of national spiritual decay. Another sign that God may be handing us over to ourselves.

God’s Judgment in Scripture: Patterns and Warnings

If you study the Old Testament, you’ll notice a pattern. When God judges a nation, it’s almost always because of:

• Idolatry (worshiping self, sex, money, or false gods)
• Injustice (oppressing the weak and twisting justice)
• Moral decay (especially sexual perversion)
• Religious corruption (false prophets, compromised worship)

Sound familiar?

From ancient Israel to Babylon to Rome, every nation that turned its back on God eventually fell. Not just because of foreign enemies, but because God allowed them to collapse from within.

Some people will argue, “But America isn’t ancient Israel.” That’s true. But God’s principles don’t change. And any nation that mocks His Word, sheds innocent blood, and calls evil good will not stand forever.

As Proverbs 14:34 puts it:

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

Are We Seeing the Signs Today?

Here are just a few warning lights flashing across America’s dashboard:

• Confusion about identity and gender: We’ve abandoned God’s design and replaced it with endless self-made identities, creating an epidemic of anxiety, depression, and brokenness.
• Hatred of truth: Christian business owners are sued for refusing to participate in sin. Churches are threatened for preaching the Bible. See this DOJ lawsuit over the Christ Church zoning denial in Troy, Idaho.
• Bloodshed and violence: We legalize the killing of the unborn while pretending it’s healthcare. Meanwhile, violent crime surges in cities where lawlessness is embraced.
• Spiritual apathy: Even many Christians have become passive, more afraid of being canceled than being disobedient to God.

All of this mirrors the kinds of cultural decline we see in nations under judgment in the Bible.

But Judgment Doesn’t Mean Hopelessness

Here’s the part I want to emphasize:
God’s judgment is real—but so is His mercy.

And they are not at odds. God’s mercy is just as perfect and powerful as His justice. That’s what makes Him holy. He doesn’t delight in punishing sin—but He won’t ignore it either. He is both a righteous Judge and a loving Father.

Throughout Scripture, God always spared a faithful remnant—a group of people who didn’t bow to the culture, who stayed faithful even when the rest of the nation rebelled. And I believe that’s where we are right now.

God is shaking America. And in the shaking, He’s refining His people.
He’s separating those who want comfort from those who want Christ.
He’s using this cultural chaos to wake up the Church—and to call us to deeper faithfulness.

What Should We Do as Christians?

If we believe America is under judgment, we can’t just sit back and watch the collapse. Here’s what I believe God is calling us to do:

1. Return to Truth

We can’t compromise. We can’t soften the gospel to please people. We must stand on God’s Word boldly and lovingly—even when it costs us.

“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” – Proverbs 29:25

If you haven’t read it yet, check out my post “Why Truth Is Exclusive: A Biblical Response to Universalism”, which explains why Jesus is the only way—and why that truth still matters.

2. Repent Personally

Judgment begins with the household of God (1 Peter 4:17). That means we need to look in the mirror. Is there sin in our lives we’ve tolerated? Are we living more like the culture than like Christ?

I opened up about this journey in “Being a Bold Christian Without Being Combative”, where I share how I’ve struggled to balance truth and grace.

3. Pray for Mercy

We’re not beyond hope. If God spared Nineveh when they repented, He can still revive America. But it starts with us. We need to pray like never before—not just for comfort, but for revival.

4. Speak the Gospel Boldly

The culture may hate us for it. But some will be saved through our faithfulness. We can’t be silent. Not now. Not when eternity is on the line.

I say this to myself as much as to anyone: If I truly believe Jesus is the only hope, how can I not speak?

Final Thoughts

So… is America under God’s judgment?

I believe we’re already seeing it. Not in fire and brimstone, but in the unraveling of truth, morality, and unity. In the silencing of Christians. In the celebration of rebellion.

But I also believe that God is not done. He is still calling. Still warning. Still saving.

If you’re reading this and feel the same heaviness I do—don’t lose heart. Get on your knees. Get in the Word. And stand firm. We may not be able to save a nation, but we can be faithful in the midst of it. And that may be the very thing that sparks revival.

I’m Arch Kennedy.
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