Why is religion important to our nation? To me that is a question that should never even have to be asked. But, due to the uncertain times we live in and the mindset of a new generation I think the value of religion needs to be addressed.
Having watched many protests, riots, and listened to the words of many people I clearly see that millions of people were not raised up in the manner that I was. This is not only sad, it is scary. Having attended church regularly while growing up I was taught the meaning of right and wrong. Look around and you will quickly see that for so many this teaching is a way of the past.
A whole
generation of kids are being taught to be selfish, to hate, and only what they
can get from someone else matters. Religions, at least most religions, teach
more than learning about God and Jesus. They teach how to be a good person.
More than anything else right now our nation needs good people. We need to
bring back integrity. We need the pay it forward concept to take hold and sweep
across our nation. Can you imagine the impact if a million people suddenly walked
out of their houses and did something nice for the first person they saw.
So yes, I
believe religion is extremely important for our nation to grow, thrive, and in
our case to survive. Those calling for our nation to turn away from religion,
must not realize what kind of society we would have, if the majority of people
no longer believed in God or a higher power. Bad people will always do bad
things. Just imagine a time when even the good people have no reason to stay
good people.
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