You have a point ... however, I think it starts earlier than that, during the New Deal. Hubs’ grandpa was a thoughtful Christian. He said the church lost a great blessing by giving up ministry to the poor and letting the government take it over. I think the church lost relevance and leadership in society then, and we seeing that play out. YMMV.
“He said the church lost a great blessing by giving up ministry to the poor and letting the government take it over.“
Yes, truly.
Combine that with the progressives’/leftists’ infestation of education, unions, Hollywood, TV, D’rat party, much of gov and our MSM.
Then, add in the deep desire for peace and normal life after the terrible WWII — a job & home & family & car, TV sports & TV dinners & beers, toys & recreation...easy, comfy living.
We got soft, didn’t worry about ‘those hippies’ or college protests, didn’t fret much about the pill or no-fault divorce or pot or ‘God is dead’.