Posted by
Sheila on Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:24:19 PM
There's a book that just came out in paper back, by Dinesh D'Souza "The Enemy at Home", that speaks to the real problem we face with anti-Americanism in some parts of the world. What has caused the hatred toward the US by the fanatic terrorists that attempted to bring down America on 9-11? Is it our foreign policy? Is it the Palestinian situation? Our presence in the Middle East?
Well, he basically lays out the evidence, after extensive research, for something I have thought for years: that the leftwing culture of abortion, promiscuity, imodesty, "if it feels good do it" that has become pervasive in our culture, (thanks to Hollywood, the drug culture, and leftwing agenda), has created fear of cultural influence from the West, in many places in the Islamic culture. That is why they call us the great satan. All they see of America is the filth the left produces through their voice in Hollywood.
With the help of Hollywood, and those in government who promote abortion; Planned Parenthood, who puts clinics around the world encouraging premarital sex in teens, the left has created a fear in many countries, that Western "culture" will influence, and eventually change theirs. Many in other countries who would embrace democratic ideals, fear the cultural influence of the West.
It is very sad that the world doesn't see the true picture of America...of hard working decent people who love God, family, and country. Who help their communities, who give to the poor and less fortunate, and help their neighbors. The world doesn't see the battle that parents have, fighting leftist propaganda in schools and Universities that fill the minds of their kids with the leftist ideals.
This is a cultural battle that we must continue to fight here in America. And it is something we should keep in the forefront of our thoughts as we consider who to vote for in this coming election. Who will be the most likely to help our cause in the moral battle we face, and our continued influence in the world? Do we want federal dollars promoting abortion and the leftist agenda abroad? Do we want people in the leadership of our country who's voting record or lifestyle promote the radical left's agenda for the world?
We have a job to do, those of us who love our country and want to hold back the evil in the world. We must continue to work to hold back the advancement of the leftist world view, and we must continue to articulate why our vision is the better vision for the world and for America. We must continue to fight the "enemy at home".
May God help us in this endeavor, and may God bless the United States of America. And as Reagan once said, may we be the Shinning City on a Hill.