A Most Excellent Suggestion
Shortly after we read this for the fourth time, we came across this. Lem's last line got us to thinking: The problem is not that God has abandoned America, but that America has abandoned God.
Let's face it: the overwhelming majority of Americans are of the Christian persuasion. The entire American experiment is based on northern European concepts of justice, and Judeo-Christian morality. Unfortunately, too many have been seduced by the siren song of socialism, with its accompanying blend of amorality and immorality.
Even if it's only once a day, it would be a very good idea for Americans to pray that perhaps -- just perhaps -- this country isn't too far gone to be saved. It's the only hope this country has.