What Is it that Really Angers Leftists About Robert E. Lee? —  A Four-Part Series

Does the fact the General fought for the Confederacy keep us from learning any positive lessons from him? And if it does, what have we lost? And whose fault is it that we have lost it?

Part 1

Properly understanding history requires not only getting reliable information about it, but also approaching it with humility and with a realistic understanding of ourselves. Have you been tempted to jump on the bandwagon crowded with people hell-bent on acting as judge, jury, and executioner of one of history’s most notable figures, Robert E. Lee? Slow down! The cultural narrative about the American War Between the States doesn’t reflect reality.

You can access part 1 here.

Part 2

All of us can rejoice that slavery has ended in America. It’s true that the Confederate South sought to preserve a way of life that included slavery, and that the North’s efforts to preserve the Union resulted in slavery’s demise. At the same time, it isn’t true that all Southerners were racists and all Northerners were friends to blacks; nor is it true that Confederates were wrong in every view they held. Though the years, Confederate General Robert E. Lee has been praised, not just for being a great general, but also for being a great leader and a great man. We are foolish and arrogant if we judge Lee solely on the basis of his leading the Confederate (i.e.: pro-slavery) military forces. Let’s get to know Robert E. Lee before condemning him!

You can access part 2 here.

Part 3

A tombstone in a cemetery in Indiana bears this epitath:

Pause, stranger, when you pass me by:
As you are now, so once was I.
As I am now, so you will be.
So prepare for death and follow me.

The words attracted the attention of a visitor to the cemetery. The visitor scribbled these words underneath the verse etched in stone.

To follow you I’m not content,
Until I know which way you went.

There’s a great deal of evidence that those who are thoroughly trashing Robert E. Lee either are ignorant or espouse nefarious motives. Mark my words: The primary issue for everyone isn’t racism. Before following those who would love to eliminate Robert E. Lee from history, we need to find out where these crusaders wish to take us.

You can access part 3 here.

Part 4

Don’t be fooled; be forewarned. The social justice elites aren’t nearly as concerned about eliminating racism as they are about implementing socialism. We must do everything we can to stop them.

You can access part 4 here.

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