2022 - Back to Our Christian Roots or Onward to 1984?

   As we look back at the past two years, it would be easy to say with a huge sigh “At least we have those bad times behind us!” and leave it at that. Yet, as we turn the corner into the New Year 2022, we must recognize this is arguably one of the most significant turning points in American history. Will we continue with this COVID paranoia caused by a mysterious pathogen, an ever-evolving virus, a supposed threat to all mankind and a chameleon-like enemy that we can’t accurately define, let alone fight? Or, will we peek behind the curtain and find out what is really happening so we can succeed in putting the past two years behind us? 

The 1984 Scenario – Behind the Curtain
   At Christmas I gave family members George Orwell’s book “1984,” a warning from Sir George about the dangers of totalitarian governments and where it inevitably leads nations. The book describes a continuous global war yet there is no true enemy; in fact, there is no war at all. Big Brother uses this imaginary and endless war to keep control over the citizens of the fictitious country of America, oops I mean “Oceania.”

   As you read Mr. Orwell’s book, you will clearly see not only the trappings of totalitarian rule, but also a curious story line that describes very aptly what the entire world is now experiencing. In the book, just as in our nation today, th ...