These two posts add a bit of perspective to the rise (and fall) of current cultures and governments. They address decidedly different factors, but I think they both add to the discussion of how we got where we are, and what we have to fight to keep from losing what we’ve gained.
“Created Equal: How Christianity Shaped the West”, by Dinesh D’Souza (Imprimis, November 2008)
And Mark Steyn says that Europe and America tend to be novelty crazed in different ways.
Tags: America, Christianity, culture, Europe, government, heritage, history, human dignity, human rights, worldviews
