In my previous blog, I made the attempt to pinpoint what I perceive to be the beginning point for the dismantling of America from an historical perspective. It seems obvious that the two historical events I mentioned – the removal of prayer and Bible reading from the public schools, and the legalization of abortion – were massive game changers on the landscape of American life.

Now, let’s turn our attention to our present state of crisis. We are witnessing unprecedented events and activities which, in the estimation of this writer, would have been unheard of just 60 years ago. There are those who would have us completely rewrite American history. They would have us forget that our nation was founded by men who literally put their lives on the line for the sake of freedom from the religious tyranny of England. They would have us forget that we were founded as a nation which would be guided by Christian principles of behavior gleaned from God’s Word. They would have us forget the tremendous impact of Christianity in the establishment of schools, universities, and hospitals. They would have every vestige of Christianity removed from the public scene. Preachers who strive to remain true to the teachings of the Bible are being viewed as hate-mongers if they preach on Biblical topics relative to God’s view of human sexuality.

Further, they would have us remove parts of our past that they find objectionable. For example, we are witnessing the removal and destruction of historical monuments which commemorate our past, and remind us of our rich and varied heritage. Like it or not, the Civil War is part of the rich heritage that makes us America. Removing historical markers and statues does not remove the fact that this was an historical event that played a huge role in making us the nation we are today. Many lessons were learned through that dark period of our American past, and yes, lessons are still being learned. The removal of these reminders will in no way remove the realities of those past events.

And now, we are witnessing new kind of anti-American sentiment. There are those who are striving to make a statement by showing disrespect to the American flag by taking a knee during the playing of the National Anthem. It seems rather ironic to this writer that those who are leading in this show of disrespect are the ones who are being most benefitted by the vast opportunities that this country has afforded them. It doesn’t matter if you are red, yellow, black or white, if you are an American then you should show respect to our country by standing for the playing of that anthem. And, by the way, American should be American. There should be no reference to a white American, or a black American, or a red American, or any other. American is American. It matters not from where you or your ancestors came, if you are now a citizen of the United States of America then you are an American, and you should act like it. You should respect the nation, you should respect the flag, and you should appreciate what you have as a citizen of this great country.

You may disagree with everything I have said, and that, by virtue of being an American, is your prerogative. However, if you have enjoyed the wonderful liberties, freedoms, and advantages of your American citizenship, then I would encourage you to reflect on what you have, and be a positive influence rather than one who tears down and destroys. Instead of being a part of the systematic dismantling of our beloved country, let’s be a part of building it up. Let’s put aside the tendency of racial prejudice, and let’s work together, hand-in-hand and heart-in-heart to make America great again.