Category: History of Protest
The History of Protest Started in The 9th Century
When Revolts Lose Their Purpose The Final Chapter in the History of Protest The History of Protest reveals how organized resistance led to revolutions that changed the world. However, as leadership dissolved and grievances turned into uncontrolled outrage, protests became tools for power struggles rather than movements for justice. This final blog in the History…
The American Revolution Reshaped Our World in 1787
The American Revolution and the Fight for Change The English Civil War The American Revolution Learned From a Divided Nation Before the American Revolution, the English Civil War (1642-1651) was one of the first major revolutions to challenge absolute monarchy. King Charles I ignored Parliament and raised taxes without consent, he than dismissed those who…
The World Changes When Leaders Distort Faith For Self-Gain
The Crusades & The Pope’s Approval of War The Consequences of When Leaders Distort Faith The Crusades reshaped global history for nearly 200 hundred years, turning religious devotion into military conquest. What began as a mission to reclaim the Holy Land evolved into a tool for political power and economic gain. When leaders distort faith,…
How Peasants Revolts Mirror Modern Day Protest in America
The Peasants Revolts Failed to Bring Freedom & Helped The Birth of Feudalism The Rise of Rebellion in the Medieval World During the 9th-14th centuries the peasants across Europe revolted against unfair taxation, oppression, and economic hardship. These uprisings are known as the Peasants Revolts, and were driven by desperation as common people struggled under…
The Collapse of an Empire
Rome’s Fall and the Warning for Modern Nations Understanding the Collapse of an Empire The Fall of Rome was not a single catastrophic event but a slow deterioration caused by corruption, economic failure, and civil unrest. While history often emphasizes barbarian invasions, the empire had been crumbling from within for decades. The year 476 AD…
Divine Protest
When Corruption Meets Righteous Anger Throughout history, protests have taken many forms, some loud and destructive, others carefully planned and strategic. But few acts of defiance can be compared to Jesus protest at the temple. Unlike the chaotic riots seen today, this Divine Protest was not driven by selfish ambition or reckless anger. Instead, it…
Holy Conflict
When Power Demands Submission Throughout history individuals have stood alone against oppression, refusing to bow to corrupt leadership. Some were silenced while others ignited movements that reshaped nations. Mordecai’s protest against Haman was one of those moments that started a Holy Conflict. Haman’s defiance led to an empire-wide crisis that nearly wiped out the Jewish…
Faith and Fury
When Protest Demand Justice Our Motives Matter Protests often arise from deep injustice, but when Faith and Fury takes over, justice can turn into war. Some protests unite people against corruption. Others divide nations and fuel destruction. What happens when a personal stand against wrongdoing sparks a national crisis? In Judges 19 & 20, one…
Ancient Protest
Motives Matter with Ancient Protest Protests have been used throughout history as a way for people to demand change, confront authority, and challenge injustice. Yet, not all protests are righteous. Some emerge from corrupt actions, deception, or lawlessness, leading not to reform but to destruction. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be examining Ancient Protest,…
Shared Struggles
Labor Movements and Systemic Change The recent protests by dock workers and the Brotherhood of Teamsters have brought labor rights to the forefront, sparking important conversations about systemic inequities. However, the significance of these movements extends beyond the logistics industry. Shared Struggles connect their experiences to broader societal issues, such as the injustices faced in…