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The May 2011 edition of The American Spectator asked this question of nine insightful observers: "Is America in Decline?" Only two responded with an unqualified yes. The majority felt that the United States would pull through its well-known present difficulties and maintain its standing as the world's preeminent nation.
The publisher, Alfred Regnery, summed up the general feelings: "There is
no question that we have had our share of problems, and still do. But the
good news is, we have always been able to recover and re-emerge to the exceptional
place that the world expects us to be . . . Americans are the most
resourceful people in the world."
But Mr. Regnery did acknowledge "the wet blanket of suffocating government"
as a very serious challenge. As a precondition to recovery, some of the nine
respondents wanted a change of national administration in 2012.
A recent Newsweek report about America's condition gives one pause
for thought. "Three out of four people believe the economy is stagnant or
getting worse. One in three are uneasy about getting married, starting a family,
or being able to buy a home. Most say their relationships have been damaged
by economic woes, or, perhaps more accurately, the dread and nervousness that
accompanies them" (Tony Dokoupil, "Mad as Hell," June 6, 2011).
In fact, the most serious challenge to America's national well-being continues
to be an increasing failure to read and live by the Word of God as revealed
in Scripture. A recent survey published in the May 24, 2011, edition of USA
Today showed that nearly half of Americans rarely even open a Bible.
In addition to our regular magazine, the publishers of The Good News also
offer a variety of free booklets, including one titled Making Life Work.
With the Bible as its basis, this publication covers marriage and family life,
workable child-rearing tips, right friendships, finding success in job and
career, financial security and keys to a long, peaceful and healthy life.
This booklet, if followed, will help most anyone to get back on the right
track materially and spiritually. (Sources: The American Spectator, Newsweek,
USA Today.)
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