American Values, What Are They?

     Since the 1960’s we have had a real shift in the values of America, from  Hollywood, to the government, to the home.  I believe the shift has been in the wrong direction.

     From the beginning of our founding through the 1950’s we had a traditional view of the family.  The father was the provider, and the mom was the keeper of the home front.

     There seemed to be a sense of security, and stability, in that family model.  When I look back at Hollywood during that era, I remember shows like Donna Reed, Father Knowns Best, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Leave it to Beaver, just to name a few.

     But in the 1960’s something changed which ushered in a disdain for the traditional.  Hollywood was one of the driving forces to bring about this new America.  The woman’s movement was born, and radical feminism was on the rise.

     The feminist believed the father was no longer necessary to raise their own children, and provide for them.  And the government came forth to support that belief with a welfare check, government subsidized housing, ADC, and other programs.

     But looking back on radical feminism, I see a sorry picture of broken lives, of the adult children of that era.  I believe the era of  radical feminism has given rise to what I call the Jerry Springer generation.

     So where are we today? In great need for the Lord to intervene on behalf and fix the mess we created.  God can put the pieces back together and heal the damage if we are willing to turn back to Him.

     Lord, we have made a mess of things for sure, but by Your stripes we were healed.  Lord heal our land and bring families together.  Turn the hearts of the fathers back to their children, and may we remember that You are the Father of all in Jesus name Amen.