NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson ignited a firestorm of controversy this week, not for his performance on the field, but for a simple act of faith. Jackson reshared a post from conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on X that stated, “It’s all about Jesus.”
What should have been an uncontroversial declaration of Christian belief immediately became a lightning rod for criticism from the radical left.
Jackson, who has long been open about his Christian faith, found himself targeted not for the message of the post, but for the individual who originally authored it.
The backlash underscores a troubling reality in modern America: public expressions of Christian faith are increasingly scrutinized if they come from individuals or figures associated with conservatism.
The progressive mob wasn’t upset about Jesus; they were upset that Jackson shared something written by Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, responded quickly to the controversy. In an interview with Fox News, he said, “Lamar Jackson reposted me on X, which is the new Twitter. I just simply said, ‘It’s all about Jesus,’ and he reposted that, which I think is just so beautiful.”
Kirk praised Jackson’s courage, stating, “He showed courage and conviction.” He went on to invite Jackson to be part of what he described as a growing cultural movement centered around traditional values, faith, and freedom.
“Jesus is honestly the most important thing,” Kirk added. “I think it is so courageous and brave for an NFL player who has a lot to lose by making that decision.”
Indeed, Jackson’s public alignment with a Christian, pro-conservative message seems to have set off alarm bells among leftist media outlets and activists who routinely attack any cultural figure daring to step outside the woke narrative.
Mainstream coverage of the incident reveals the hostility. Komo News and other outlets reported that Jackson was being “slammed” for simply sharing a faith-centered post.
The focus was less on the content of the message and more on Charlie Kirk’s identity as a conservative voice.
ABC 6 described the backlash by highlighting users who accused Kirk of being a “racist influencer” and expressed disappointment that Jackson would align himself with him. Once again, the left has proven that it isn’t about what you say, but who says it.
That’s the real story. The radical left has no issue with Jesus until someone they disagree with quotes Him. That’s when their tolerance turns to rage. And Lamar Jackson, a Black Christian athlete, now finds himself in their crosshairs for not towing the progressive line.
Jackson has not publicly responded to the criticism, and he may not need to. His message was loud and clear: it is all about Jesus. His faith is not up for negotiation, and neither is his right to express it.
The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has shared religious sentiments in the past. His social media feeds are filled with praise for God, messages of hope, and Bible verses. This latest post was nothing out of the ordinary except this time, it touched the nerve of the left’s anti-Christian animus.
This situation shines a light on the larger cultural battle happening in America. While celebrities are praised for promoting debauchery, anti-American sentiment, and identity politics, they are vilified for promoting faith, family, and God.
Kirk emphasized that Jackson’s gesture was more than just a repost. “He just wanted to share with his fans and his followers that Jesus is the reason for it all. I celebrate it, and I invite him to be part of this big movement that we are building.”
