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Cercatore's avatar

Here’s the Big Problem –

In the 2024 US Presidential Election, the total “Electorate” (those legal & eligible to vote) was roughly around 244 Million people. Of that total, roughly 77 Million voted for Trump, and 75 Million for Harris. Looking at the simple math, 77 Million for Trump is roughly 31.5% of the 244 Million Electorate, and 75 Million for Harris is roughly 30.7% of the 244 Million Electorate.

So, here’s the basic problem – 31.5% is less than a 3rd of the total 2024 Voting Population and they are now in control and are setting the social, economic and political agenda for the US for the greater than 2/3rds of the rest of the Country that either voted against those policies or didn't even vote at all. 31.5% is not a Majority of anything, it is factually a 'Minority of the Electorate' and in one sense, that is not a "Democracy" by any definition where a small minority rules and sets the policies and agenda for the rest of the larger majority - the greater than 2/3rds of the rest of the people. Pathetically in 2024, 90 million American's didn't even participate, get to the voting machines or even check a box for anyone or anything.

I would say that currently in this country, voter apathy is inversely proportional to the post-Christian spiritual apathy you're describing. Even now, there are certain agendas being put into place to control voter participation and tabulation. The trouble is that Americans have had an increasing political & spiritual ADD (attention deficit disorder) coupled with RSA (retrograde social amnesia) because they are too damn busy doom scrolling through the feculent landscape of social entertainment media. Those currently constructing a hegemonic/demonic lock on power, are counting on the three D's to facilitate their grotesque agenda - 'Distraction, Dislocation & Dissociation' of the top 1/3rd non-participants.

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Richard, you may be on to something. But a challenge I witness is best characterized by the phrase, "poisoning the well." The total decrease in Christianity has reduced its voice, other than a protesting screech from those fearing the loss of their unearned social privileges. And what society may hear, or affiliate with the church, is the news of abuse, scandal, and Trump support.

At a recent 50501 rally at the state capital, one speaker began with, "I am a Christian pastor." There was a rumble in the crowd, a few boos. He went on to speak about Jesus in terms of the sermon on the mount and Mary's prophetic song in Luke. Then the crowd warned up a bit. It laid a groundwork for alliance.

While I agree with your overall point, we have to acknowledge the language of revival and of Christian faith has been poisoned. We, the church, have to acknowledge we are starting in this race far behind the starting line. That doesn't mean we abandon the race, but like the pastor speaking at the rally, we may need to be prepared for a chilly reception.

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