The Rant -Empty Altar?

The American experience reflects a tension between individualism and communal faith, historically rooted in religion, which has rapidly eroded as fewer Americans affiliate with traditional institutions. This shift creates a spiritual vacuum, paving the way for ideologies like socialism to assume a quasi-religious role, providing narratives of oppression and liberation in lieu of traditional moral frameworks. While traditional faith offered a unified worldview and community, modern socialist movements fulfill similar roles, fostering solidarity and purpose through collective activism. Socialist principles shift the focus of sin from personal failings to societal injustices, redefining moral clarity and demanding collective sacrifice akin to religious adherence.