RFK Jr. To Address “Spiritual Crisis” In America

In his first days as HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hasn’t wasted time.

He’s launched a long-overdue investigation into the cause of autism, launched a MAHA commission to combat chronic disease, and set his sights on the food industry.

But, in a recent interview with Laura Ingraham, RFK Jr. delivered a powerful statement about the real crisis plaguing America.

Yes, America is in a health crisis.

We consume chemicals banned in other countries and have been suffering under the reign of Big Pharma for decades.

And, RFK Jr. fully vows to combat those things.

But, deeper than that, America is also facing a “spiritual crisis.”

It’s not enough to just say “we’re going to make you physically healthy,” RFK Jr. says, a “spiritual realignment” is necessary.

In his interview, RFK Jr. discussed how many Americans feel “disconnected” and that, in turn, affects their overall wellbeing and health.

He talked about ideas on how to heal the spiritual issues many people are facing and ignite a sense of purpose — a “spiritual fire” — in the lives of so many who feel useless and alienated, especially in our younger generations.

Watch what RFK Jr. had to say for yourself here:

WATCH: RFK Jr. on Laura Ingraham:

“We’re in a health crisis, but we’re also in a spiritual crisis and existential crisis, all across the country when campaigning I get the sense people are feeling disconnected.[…]

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Fox News dived deeper into RFK Jr.’s initiative to address not only the physical, but spiritual crisis in America:

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Kennedy told Fox News host Laura Ingraham the country isn’t just facing a “health crisis,” but a “spiritual” one as well.

He said he sensed while traveling across the country that some Americans feel “disconnected.”

“You have a whole generation of kids that feel alienated, dispossessed, and they are in a[n] existential crisis, not only because their health is, you know — 77% of our kids can’t qualify for military service. There’s a [purpose] in their lives, and no sense of usefulness or effectiveness or connectedness to their communities,” the 2024 independent presidential candidate explained.

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Kennedy argued that the lack of connectedness is driving a chronic disease epidemic as well as depression, suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction.

“I think we have to address all of those things at the same time. We can’t just say we’re going to make you physically healthy,” he said.

The newly sworn-in HHS secretary added that he’s been a recovering addict for over 40 years and wants to help people overcome impulses that are biologically hardwired.

The only way to do that, he said, is with a “spiritual realignment.”

“A spiritual fire,” Kennedy told Ingraham.

Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen shared some great insight on Kennedy’s spiritual battle:

Kennedy’s concerns and observations are confirmed by the devastating data surrounding mental health in America.

Over 36% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 and nearly 30% of those between ages 26 and 49 report having some form of mental illness. Rates of depression and suicide have skyrocketed across the nation.

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It would be an easy fix if all that were needed would be a better diet with fewer chemicals, preservatives and food dyes. If only the listlessness could be solved by drinking more water and exercising on a daily basis.

To be sure, our physical health has a significant impact on our emotional and spiritual wellness or lack thereof. Speaking from the Oval Office, Kennedy made an insightful observation when he said, “A healthy person has 1,000 dreams. A sick person only has one.”

But by delving into the spiritual, Kennedy is drilling down to a foundational truth. Our spiritual disciplines are critical to enjoying a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful existence.

Classic Christian disciplines include prayer, Bible reading, study, personal and corporate worship, fellowship, giving back and serving others.

It was the apostle Paul who warned, “Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness, for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Tim. 4:7).

Recognizing that we weren’t built for this world but rather for the next is a truth that helps us endure and manage whatever challenges that come our way.

To be sure, Kennedy holds some personal positions that do not square with the beliefs of many evangelical Christians. He has pledged to carry out the pro-life policies of the Trump Administration yet has previously expressed support for abortion. It’s not entirely clear where he lands on some other theological questions

America is in a spiritual crisis because so few people are believing and accepting the liberating truth and peace that comes with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Kennedy seems to recognize that no political, economic or even health related solution will cure our spiritual woes. He is right.

What are your thoughts?