Pretty much Ditto. I am finding myself drawn to God’s word more and more, and am finding so many things I never saw there before! I am also convinced, if it is not too late, that the key to reviving our conservatism is to win more converts for Jesus Christ. And yet, at the same time, we shouldn’t be winning new souls to Jesus Christ for that reason, as winning souls for Christ involves a totally different rescue operation that just happens to have positive side-effects for our temporal society. Short of that, this nation is just riding on the residual momentum of our Judeo-Christian heritage...and all that that implies.
I've been doing some research regarding the socialist influence on theological seminaries and how that has forced its way into the pulpit (largely because I'm tired of hearing socialism preached from the pulpits of the churches I visit).
Unfortunately, socialism is a large part of most theological studies these days.
I was disheartened to see so many Christians vote for Obammie the Commie knowing how anti-religion and especially anti Judeo-Christian he is because of his Marxism.
As you said, it must be “the Word” that wins over the hearts and minds. If it is the true Word and not the secularly influenced ‘word’ I think you're right, we may have a good chance of winning this country back.
Christ freed us to live productive, joyful lives.
Why would anyone want to put the shackles of oppressive government back on?