Crises of Faith — Starts to New Possibilities

By Thomas L. Lenczowski ~ S ome beyond strange, wrong-headed beliefs we expected to die have taken hold, even some based upon known falsehoods. A “christless christianity” spreads, millions praise Jesus but follow the commandments of Donald Trump. This nation founded in enlightenment watches as religious fundamentalists gain power. Most agree the country is headed in the wrong direction, Christian politicians have been in charge for tens of decades but we ignore any connections. It wasn't atheists or Marxists or woke ideology that led the entire country to mass dissatisfaction, division and dysfunction. Further decay is evidenced by the second election of a president who leans toward despotism, who’s out to destroy the very idea of America. We’ll remain headed toward darker ages until we dare to question the foundational beliefs that brought on this mess, questions we tend to avoid. Crises of faith will challenge deeply held, widely accepted beliefs, especially religious ...