The question of the day is not about the presidential campaign. It is not about Democrats or Republicans or Independents. The priority issue is not the economy or inflation or the border or security. It’s not about global warming or regional wars risking WWIII. It is not about communism versus freedom.
A learned man said not long ago that the future of the entire world rests on the strength of America. He said when America is strong and prosperous other countries tend to be strong and prosperous.
Still the central question is not about American economic strength or military power.
A Frenchman in the 19th century, Alexis de Tocqueville, after touring America, got closer to the heart of the matter, proclaiming:
“Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.”
America is good when she follows Judeo-Christian values and principles as they have been proven successful for centuries. All things evil, selfish and greedy are entirely contrary to our Judeo-Christian principles. A nation becomes good when its citizens follow the precepts of the Lord. Blessings abound, even when we follow Him imperfectly.
The central question then is straightforward: are we sufficiently good, or is there work to do?
And what of the great follow up question?
“The great question is whether it actually wants to defend reason and modernity anymore, or whether Western civilization has now reached a point where it has stopped trying to survive.” — Melanie Phillips
Book recommended: The World Turned Upside Down, by Melanie Phillips
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