[Madame Dufarge]

"Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and pure (and) which insures to the good eternal happiness, are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments." -- Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence

The decriers among us have been there from the beginning; and we were pretty successful for a long time in beating them back.

Something happened. Many didn't notice the infection of progressivism invading our schools, our religious institutions, our media, our politics. As a measure of its success, those that did take note and spoke out were mocked and marginalized and overwhelmed.

I do think, however, we're experiencing another Great Awakening now and that we'll triumph in the end. The differences between us stand out now in high relief. I guess the battle lines must be drawn before the battle can take place.

I understand your point about leading by example.

I still want to pummel my Commie "activist" neighbors up the street, though. It's the Irish in me.

[Gilbo_3]

The decriers among us have been there from the beginning; and we were pretty successful for a long time in beating them back.

Something happened. Many didn't notice the infection of progressivism invading our schools, our religious institutions, our media, our politics. As a measure of its success, those that did take note and spoke out were mocked and marginalized and overwhelmed.

Thank You Madame for writing my thoughts...to me, its the age old 'Good vs evil' scenario...as SirHale noted, its 24/7/365 locked in a room with a demon/monster, eventually we, as a nation HAD to fall asleep and get pummeled...

one person at a time, one Spirit at a time is the only way...but that takes 'time'...more than we have the luxury of at this point, IMHO...

i will continue in my quest to clean my side of the street, progress NOT 'perfection', as that is only attainable at the point of a dirt nap...I am re-motivated of late to carry a message of Gods Grace to me fellow man...

my experience confirms that most dont want it, and that the ones who do are un willing to take the necessary action to even seek God, much less to turn their will back to Him...

I'll seek His Will, and conform to the best of my ability, but to be sure, Im NOT required to be a martyr...

evil knows that the final score is already decided, so it strikes whenever it has the opportunity...bambam is the culmination of that perfect storm...a real 'teachable moment' as it were...

Blessings all