Excellent point. And that damage has left us in a situation where public schools still talk about foreign religions which they must do to discuss culture differences. But they can't examine their own Christian culture for fear of being accused of "establishing religion".
It is a most insidious and unbalanced scenario. Christianity is attacked from both sides and not given voice to defend itself.
Sure it has!!!
Where's yer gonads????
NIV Ezekiel 2:4-7
4. The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, `This is what the Sovereign LORD says.'
5. And whether they listen or fail to listen--for they are a rebellious house--they will know that a prophet has been among them.
6. And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious house.
7. You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders.
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.
Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
And Isaiah boldly says, "I was found by those who did not seek me; I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me."
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.