Did not "Abortion" and "Gay Marriage" follow this same formula? Do not most left wing causes began among this cadre of people?
Affirmative.
These are the very same smug elites who reject the Judeo-Christian ethic, our traditions and heritage. Through Dewey, America has been indoctrinated for the last century by the religion of Secular Humanism, featuring Self as "God." Ergo, we find ourselves governed at the very top by fascists and moral relativists. Thus we are for the most part divided, conquered, confused, and heading to Hell in a very large handbasket. For their part, the governing elites get to live their mortal lives well.
Is it because the South became so poor that it kept turning to religion for comfort? Did this make them a more morally sensitive people?
I've also noticed a correlation in history between money and debauchery.
The simple equation as just stated:
The North tended to adhere to Secular Humanist values; The South retained its Judeo-Christian values. "Southern Hospitality" has its root in its collective faith. Their faith helped keep them focused, and wisely placed a premium on investing in the destination of their soul. One can not have two masters.
You notations on the draft and how the wealthy were able to evade *their* sons bleeding and dying for Lincoln's war were worthy observations.
Sure, I "get" that y'all get off jerking each others', ah, chains over "North Evil, South Good" talk. Bla, bla, bla.
Sorry to be the one to tell you the truth on this, but here it is: the real distinction is not "North versus South".
Rather, it's "Big Cities versus small towns and rural".
Without exceptions, every so-called "Blue State", meaning Democrats rule, has small town and rural communities where people are just as traditional, Christian and kind-hearted as anyone elsewhere.
And every solid "Red State", meaning Republican majorities, has at least some big cities with plenty of Blue State values.
So, as in everything else you folks post, all this "North versus South" talk is just more nonsense.