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Bowling Alone: How Washington Has Helped Destroy American Civil Society and Family Life
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Posted on 08/29/2019 12:55:37 PM PDT by ammodotcom

Church attendance in the United States is at an all-time low, according to a Gallup poll released in April 2019. This decline has not been a steady one. Indeed, over the last 20 years, church attendance has fallen by 20 percent. This might not sound like cause for concern off the bat. And if you’re not a person of faith, you might rightly wonder why you would care about such a thing.

Church attendance is simply a measure of something deeper: social cohesion.

It is our position that civil society – those elements of society which exist independently of big government and big business – are essential to a functioning and free society. What’s more, these institutions are in rapid decline in the United States, and have been for over 50 years.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: blogpimp; church; family; government; welfare
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To: L,TOWM

I would disagree with you but that doesn’t have to make us enemies. :)

I understand why you might say that though. The AntiFa Democrats are all ready to chop heads off. They will join up with their radical Muslims, I imagine, doing the work of Satan. (during that period).

Prepare for the Two Witnesses, planet Earth. The world will tremble at them (shoot, I would!). REAL men of God. Old Testament-level stuff with two guys prophesied in the New Testament.

Of course the people of the Earth are going to really, really, really, really hate them. I probably should have include more “really” words in there.

Irvin Baxter likes to tell people they will be here for only the last half of the Tribulation. He is incorrect.

FReegards and blessings.


21 posted on 08/29/2019 1:51:00 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SVTCobra03

Maranatha indeed, brother.

Sure sounds like an interesting peace plan being presented for “Peace and Security”. Will it happen in this round? I don’t know. But it’s very intriguing. They want surrounding nations to invest, what, $50 billion in Palestine? And some of those nearby nations are on board. I believe MBS is onboard with the idea.


22 posted on 08/29/2019 1:53:53 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: ammodotcom

Bookmark


23 posted on 08/29/2019 2:04:42 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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To: ammodotcom
Today the destruction of American civil society and family life.

Tomorrow the destruction of Americans.

24 posted on 08/29/2019 2:15:42 PM PDT by Savage Beast (Was the election of Donald Trump to the Presidency liberty's last gasp? Big Brother is watching you.)
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To: PGR88
I’ve lived in communist countries.

New York, California, I assume?

25 posted on 08/29/2019 2:18:31 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: unixfox

[ I’ve lived in Communist countries.

New York, California, I assume? ]

LOL, well-played!


26 posted on 08/29/2019 2:23:11 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: ammodotcom

Destroying civil society was an essential part of the liberals’ drive for absolute power. We need to repeal the policies that have been undermining civil society. We also need to get out and find ways to help our communities and neighbors.


27 posted on 08/29/2019 2:50:05 PM PDT by TBP (Progressives lack compassion and tolerance. Their self-aggrandizement is all that matters.)
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To: brownsfan

Yup that’s why my dad stopped taking us as kids the minister or priest always made you feel like you didn’t deserve what you worked for. I think It’s good less people go to church to be indoctrinated. Half the churches by me have rainbow flags out front.


28 posted on 08/29/2019 3:17:28 PM PDT by BillyCuccio (MAGA)
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To: SVTCobra03; LucyT; SkyPilot; Roman_War_Criminal; null and void
And one more


29 posted on 08/29/2019 3:30:39 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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30 posted on 08/29/2019 3:36:09 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SkyPilot; Roman_War_Criminal; null and void; metmom; LucyT; captmar-vell; WalterSkinner; ...

Sorry - one more ping - the description for the above candle with the “change the world” s- you really gotta read this AND look at the above image:

“He dropped the mic, he brushes the dirt and he sings Al Green. We miss you, Obama. Saint Barack Obama reads “YOU VOICE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD”. 9”/22.5cm white unscented wax jar candle.”

YES, they actually misspelled “YOUR”. This is a full-blown cult.


31 posted on 08/29/2019 3:56:52 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

(should read)

“- you really gotta read this”


32 posted on 08/29/2019 3:58:03 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

Too true.

A current NYS’er here, too.


33 posted on 08/29/2019 4:25:18 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: SaveFerris

Are those for real????


34 posted on 08/29/2019 4:26:13 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: Rebelbase; dfwgator

35 posted on 08/29/2019 4:34:56 PM PDT by TADSLOS (You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
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To: ammodotcom

“How WASHINGTON Has Helped Destroy American Civil Society and Family Life”

Federals laws ended prayer and “religious instruction” activities in the schools. The DNC is in Washington, and they booed God at their party’s convention. It’s Washington, and it’s terrible what they’ve done.


36 posted on 08/29/2019 4:59:49 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly." A. Lincoln)
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To: ammodotcom

Two things I have begun to hate: telephones and pets. Both take people attention away from their fellow human beings.

Also people who don’t know how to converse. Okay, they are lonely because all they interact with is their telephones and pets. But when you get into a conversation with them, they talk and talk and talk, and interrupt you to talk some more, and talk over you. Nonstop, until you can literally get a headache.

If people have a radio on at work, I hate it. But if someone is being emotional and making some noise in person, it doesn’t bother me a bit. The first one is canned entertainment. The second one is real life.


37 posted on 08/29/2019 5:13:07 PM PDT by firebrand
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To: metmom

Apparently so


38 posted on 08/29/2019 5:13:16 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: metmom; SkyPilot; Roman_War_Criminal; null and void

[Are those for real????]

And in case that’s not enough, the “saint” Cardi B prayer candle...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/647786252/saint-cardi-b-prayer-candle?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5

I can’t put the description on here. It’s just under the dimensions.


39 posted on 08/29/2019 5:53:00 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

There was a Saint Freddy Mercury candle in the rogue’s galley at the top.

I didn’t click on it, as I really don’t need to be on an LBQLSMFT email list....


40 posted on 08/29/2019 6:11:38 PM PDT by null and void (Heaven has an impenetrable wall, and a welcoming gate for those qualified, Hell is wide open.)
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