The Great Apostasy
I am grateful to God Almighty that he created me and that he chose for me to be a citizen of the United States. This is not only because of the extraordinary political freedoms and opportunities I have as a citizen but because of the great heritage of this country. So many of my fellow believers and fellow citizens are quick to pass judgment upon the United States, for lots of different reasons. But none of those critiques and criticisms, even those that are valid, have diminished that sense of gratefulness I have for this country. What am writing this for? Not to make a commentary on the most recent election. (Dear God, no! There has been quite enough foolishness said about that from people of all political views.) Rather, I am articulating (to myself primarily) my deep sadness about the country of my own birth. The thorough and undeniable influence of the Christian churches and general Christian world-view on this nation has been intentionally ignored and/or actively suppre