A: There’s no doubt America was founded on Christian principles based on the Bible. In fact, just two generations ago, the majority of Americans supported prayer, Scripture readings, and Bible instruction in public schools. Britain’s Common Law also was founded on biblical authority. In both countries, people also supported displaying nativity scenes, crosses, and the Ten Commandments in public places. Gay marriage and abortion were outlawed.
Today, however, it is very obvious that the population as a whole does not see the Bible as the absolute authority it once did. . . So what has happened? Why the dramatic change? Why is the moral position of previous generations being outlawed more and more? What has driven this moral collapse? Why is this war going on?
The above excerpt is from a recent article published on Answers in Genesis. Ken Ham and his organization make it easy to defend your faith and understand Creation, Evolution, and Christian Apologetics. Please take a few moments to read the rest of the article on their website.
