A friend once said, “I want to be a radical for Jesus!” during a 1970s trip to Minneapolis — a time when being radical was common. Today, however, given associations with violent extremism, the term “radical” may be inappropriate, as it often refers to adopting beliefs against societal norms that can lead to extreme actions. While radicalization has long existed, modern extremists often disregard human life when on this path.

While researching this article, I came across a Fox News headline by Peter D’Abrosca (Nov. 7, 2025): “Radical professor at rural school unleashed fury against Charlie Kirk hours after murder.” The issue of why so many professors become radicalized enough to show intense anger, and hate deserves serious attention. One might argue that these are the type of people the

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