Getting Away From Our Religious Roots Has Caused Chaos

What we presently experience in Western civilization is largely built upon Christian morals. And these morals were learned by trial and error over thousands of years. These morals encompass fundamental principles such as 'do not commit murder,' 'do not steal,' and 'do not covet thy neighbor's wife,' as well as guidelines regarding marriage and premarital sex, among others.

These rules were widely accepted as they were believed to align with divine will, with deviation understood to lead to chaos in both individual lives and society as a whole. Much like parents teaching their children not to touch a hot stove, these moral guidelines were adopted without question and ingrained in society.

Religion historically addressed these issues, effectively removing them from societal discourse. It conveyed the message akin to 'do not touch the stove,' promising a good life in return and facilitating the development of individuals into productive members of society.

This underscores the significance of religion in maintaining societal order. As a wise person once shared with me, 'Even if you choose not to believe in God, instilling the teachings of the church in your children is crucial.' Early civilizations recognized the importance of adherence to rules for societal harmony, realizing that values advocated by the Church were effective in this regard.

This recognition of religion's importance is exemplified by a notable event shortly after the founding of our nation. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, despite not adhering to traditional religious beliefs, acknowledged the historical precedent of religion in fostering societal stability. They concluded that promoting religion was essential for the nation's cohesion, leading to phrases like 'In God We Trust' on our currency and prominent displays of the 'Ten Commandments.'

This approach proved effective, contributing to the nation's unity and orderliness for the first two centuries of its existence.

Then their was a fundamental shift!

In the early 20th century, a significant shift began occurring as people began questioning traditional rules rather than accepting them blindly. Instead of adhering to principles such as "do not touch the stove," they adopted an attitude of experimentation, asking questions like, "What will happen if I touch the stove? Let's find out." This shift towards questioning and experimentation gradually gained momentum, resulting in ongoing attempts to remove God and religion from society. The sentiment became, "Let's get rid of the rules because, hey, it's all about my own personal happiness, and those darned rules just get in the way."

Today, when we observe the chaos in our own nation, we can see the consequences of this shift.

It's evident that certain societal issues, once minimized through generations of wisdom, have resurfaced with increased prevalence. Instances of suicide and euthanasia have seen a significant rise in recent years, which, in my view, correlates with a departure from religious principles that emphasize the sanctity of life. This shift away from religious values has also contributed to a growing acceptance of practices like abortion, essentially the taking of innocent life. These were practices prevalent in the pre-Christian Pagan world but were largely curbed for thousands of years following the spread of Christianity worldwide.

Drug abuse continues to plague the West, a persistent issue for several decades. Additionally, pornography has become widespread in availability, usage, and addiction, with effects similar to drug addiction. Moreover, it detrimentally impacts relationships between men and women, reducing women to mere objects and fostering disconnection from others.

This societal shift affects crucial aspects of a functioning society such as marriage and childbearing.
The rising number of childless women and the significant proportion of individuals choosing alternative family structures contribute to these challenges, indicating a decline in efforts to form traditional family units essential for societal stability.

Observing the chaos prevalent in our world today, characterized by an increase in crime and murders, and leaders seemingly neglecting the importance of securing borders, underscores the wisdom of early civilizations. They recognized the stabilizing influence of religion, a sentiment echoed by our founding fathers who emphasized the significance of religion in maintaining order within our nation, a belief that has been proven correct time and again.

And this is why it is so important to find a church, especially where children are involved.