Dr. Ben Carson on Healing America’s Identity Crisis

Referring to Alexis de Tocqueville’s study of America in the 1830’s, Dr. Carson notes the great role of churches in helping Americans establish a sense of morality and duty. He says it is not simply a religious structure which provided those ideals. “It is a true belief in the power of God and the power of good. The power of God gives us the ability to do that which is good, both individually and as a nation.”  

Carson believes that one reason America has remained a free nation which promotes life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as God-given rights is because of the influence of both churches and faith-based communities. “If the position of faith-based communities is diminished and freedom of religion is compromised by the government, all of our other freedoms will also be compromised,” he says. “This is the reason that the very first amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America emphasizes freedom of religion.”  

The fight against all evils, like racism, must continue, he warns. “As our nation has tried to move away from God, godly principles have fallen by the wayside. This has provided an opening for cruelty and indifference toward those in need, and indeed toward anyone who disagrees with the ‘woke’ agenda. It will be up to the faith community to forcefully advocate for godly principles of tolerance and love once again.”