Most impressive reply.
“there is no way they could have anticipated the effect that mass media would have on this country”
This especially hit me. Much of our dysfunction today is caused by the nationalization of media (information) overriding the federalist separations put in place by our Founders.
Yes, the media have essentially become a corrupt fourth branch of the government. Like it or not, they ARE a government-allied force enforcing cultural standards. Unfortunately, they are anti-Christian standards, and anti-American standards.
If we are to have a constitutional society that functions, the church in this country will have to experience a revival. Remember, there have been periods throughout Western history where adherence to morality has declined, and then been rejuvenated.
We are heading for a collapse in this country, widespread misery and economic as well as societal instability. America will enter a ‘dark period’. I am optimistic that this will turn Americans back to the light of our history and our heritage. Perhaps this people, who have turned to worshiping vapid pop-culture icons, government handout peddlers, and their own selfish desires, will have to experience a world where all doors are closed to them except for that one door always held open by the Lord. When our earthly bodies suffer, our souls may flourish.