Bethlehem57
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Two different stories from two different news outlets that are telling as to how far America has fallen.
FIRST- Decline in American Values:
According to the poll:
PATRIOTISM, only 38 percent of Americans say it is “very important” to them, down from 61 percent in 2019 and 70 percent in 1998. Thirty-five percent say patriotism is “somewhat important,” and 27 percent say it is “not that important (16 percent) and “not at all important” (11 percent).
RELIGION: While 49 percent of respondents say, “I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it,” only 39 percent say religion is “very important” to them. Like patriotism, religion has seen a precipitous decline in ranking of importance: 62 percent of Americans said religion was “very important” in 1998, a sentiment which tumbled down to 48 percent in 2019 before hitting this year’s low percentage.
If you want more details on these numbers all you need to do is search ”poll American values and 2023” and you will be able to see more.
https://nypost.com/2023/03/27/value...s,38% today, a Wall Street Journal poll found. <Mod Edit - Must include source link>
SECOND: Satan’s Rising Popularity (very disturbing!)Satan’s popularity is on the rise……”Satan and Satanism are becoming extremely popular. Videos featuring Satan are getting millions of views on TikTok and YouTube, millions of Americans are watching shows that feature Satan as a main character on Netflix and other streaming services, and the Satanic Temple has become one of the fastest growing religious organizations that the United States has ever seen.“
In the old days, maybe a few fringe weirdos would get together for something like that.
And this year’s “SatanCon was completely sold out six weeks in advance. The Satanic Temple is the organization that runs the conference. It was established in 2012, and it now has more than 700,000 registered members…”
For more details just search “Satan’s popularity“ or like phrasing and include “2023”
https://thewashingtonstandard.com/apparently-satan-has-become-a-primary-spiritual-figure-in-the-us/ <Mod Edit>
I suppose that this information should come as no surprise, but I find it shocking! Keep in mind that I can’t stand to watch TV because its filled with cursing, scenes filled with sex, including homosexuality (that seems to be on the rise, more so than other types), and killing like it’s an everyday, normal thing to happen. And yes, I know that society labels me as “a Jesus Freak, ” or some other title that implies I’m not with it” (that’s a big compliment!). I know that my brothers and sisters here will fully understand why. The same frog in the pot explanation fits perfectly.
And if you look at some of this on Twitter, like I did, you will see all kinds of support for less patriotism, hate and vitriol for any religion, and those in favor of today’s sexuality, straight, un-straight, pedophilia, etc., ad nauseam, support for what our president is doing, hate for conservative views and for Trump (of course), and all I can say is “trust me, it’s disgusting and not worth wasting time on.”
Lord, I just wanna go home!
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FIRST- Decline in American Values:
According to the poll:
PATRIOTISM, only 38 percent of Americans say it is “very important” to them, down from 61 percent in 2019 and 70 percent in 1998. Thirty-five percent say patriotism is “somewhat important,” and 27 percent say it is “not that important (16 percent) and “not at all important” (11 percent).
RELIGION: While 49 percent of respondents say, “I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it,” only 39 percent say religion is “very important” to them. Like patriotism, religion has seen a precipitous decline in ranking of importance: 62 percent of Americans said religion was “very important” in 1998, a sentiment which tumbled down to 48 percent in 2019 before hitting this year’s low percentage.
If you want more details on these numbers all you need to do is search ”poll American values and 2023” and you will be able to see more.
https://nypost.com/2023/03/27/value...s,38% today, a Wall Street Journal poll found. <Mod Edit - Must include source link>
SECOND: Satan’s Rising Popularity (very disturbing!)Satan’s popularity is on the rise……”Satan and Satanism are becoming extremely popular. Videos featuring Satan are getting millions of views on TikTok and YouTube, millions of Americans are watching shows that feature Satan as a main character on Netflix and other streaming services, and the Satanic Temple has become one of the fastest growing religious organizations that the United States has ever seen.“
In the old days, maybe a few fringe weirdos would get together for something like that.
And this year’s “SatanCon was completely sold out six weeks in advance. The Satanic Temple is the organization that runs the conference. It was established in 2012, and it now has more than 700,000 registered members…”
For more details just search “Satan’s popularity“ or like phrasing and include “2023”
https://thewashingtonstandard.com/apparently-satan-has-become-a-primary-spiritual-figure-in-the-us/ <Mod Edit>
I suppose that this information should come as no surprise, but I find it shocking! Keep in mind that I can’t stand to watch TV because its filled with cursing, scenes filled with sex, including homosexuality (that seems to be on the rise, more so than other types), and killing like it’s an everyday, normal thing to happen. And yes, I know that society labels me as “a Jesus Freak, ” or some other title that implies I’m not with it” (that’s a big compliment!). I know that my brothers and sisters here will fully understand why. The same frog in the pot explanation fits perfectly.
And if you look at some of this on Twitter, like I did, you will see all kinds of support for less patriotism, hate and vitriol for any religion, and those in favor of today’s sexuality, straight, un-straight, pedophilia, etc., ad nauseam, support for what our president is doing, hate for conservative views and for Trump (of course), and all I can say is “trust me, it’s disgusting and not worth wasting time on.”
Lord, I just wanna go home!
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