What has happened to America?

Remember when 9/11 happened and we were encouraged to display the country's flag? This was to show our solidarity as a nation and a people. It was an "in your face" slap at the terrorist organization that took down some of our important buildings and killed so many innocent non-military people and the heroes who tried to save them.  Many lost relatives and friends as almost 3,000 died that day (a few hundred more than Pearl Harbor). We were "united we stand" and since have accepted too many sacrifices of our rights to get the bad guys. 

Now, almost 2 decades later,  we are being attacked again!  Instead of the USA flag being flown high and proud, misguided groups of people are allowed to burn or stomp on it. an desecrate historical monuments.  Foreign flags and fags representing debauchery are flown everywhere!  What happened to the United States of America?  Where is our national image? What has become of our pride and our identity? Why do our children not know or  understand the heritage and history of this great country?

We allowed too many citizens' rights and freedoms to be "temporarily" taken away in the name of safety or health.  After 9/11, we allowed covert surveillance and rampant travel restrictions in America, which resulted in selected violent protests being allowed while other peaceful protesters were persecuted.  Just two years ago, our schools and churches were shut down and many now have armed guards and/or metal detectors.  All the while our education, knowledge, and self-assurance levels declined and continue to do so, as selective bullying is promoted by a few but not by the majority. As our freedom of movement and religion was restricted, our businesses suffered loses and the entrepreneurship we were once so proud of took a nose dive.  Getting back to work is hard as unemployment is up because people lost jobs from company closures or staff reductions. 

Part of the American identity is that of a Christian nation that embraces freedom of religion.  Now we are allowing that to be removed as well.  When I was searching the web for faith symbols to include with this post, the American flag came up in the results and so did rainbow arches and crosses.  It is time we display our symbols of faith and patriotism proudly once again.  Put on the full armor of faith; wear your crosses confidently; fly the true  American flag, go to church often; teach your children history and religious truth; put out your nativity scenes; and study the Holy Bible.  Do not be distracted from the your God-given potential.  Do not cancel any more religious holiday celebrations this season.  Remember you have 1st Amendment rights as USA citizens.