[dools0007world]

I disagree about using the word “reformation”. It has a distinctly religous connotation and would—like using Reagan or conservative revolution—immediately turn off the very people we’re trying to reeducate. I am a Christian and proud of it, but too many people in this country do not like anything with a religious connotation.

I appreciate your thoughtful response, LomanBill.

Thanks.

[LomanBill]

>>It has a distinctly religous connotation

 

No more so than "revolution" has a communist connotation for some folks I'd expect.  But you do have a valid point that I didn't consider.

 

It's the underlying meaning of the words that's more important than the words themselves.

 

So let's see if Mr. Thesaurus has a less loaded synonym....

 

Reformation

Synonyms: improvement, renovation, reorganization, restructuring, overhaul, restoration, rectification

 

 

Ah - there we go:   The American RESTORATION.