Well, there are many words and statements not directly quoting the thread verbatum on any thread, such as your off the wall ones obviously pushing an agenda or simply trying to get a rise.
As to the spritual degradation in America, yes that is in a sense the root, but no society is static and governance by political means can not be ignored. Throughout our history, there has always been a significant portion of society that seems to have lost their way spiritually, this is not new although anti-spiritualism is definately being pushed by one political side and must be countered by political efforts by our side.
And; they are perfectly allowable; right?
Of COURSE I have an 'agenda'!
Doesn't EVERYONE?