In this season of Thanksgiving, it's good to remember that the greatest American ideas are rooted in a Bible heritage and faith in God. I mean ideas like the dignity of people and equality before the law. I know that our forefathers were not saints. I know that many were not even Christians. However, they were greatly influenced by biblical faith. The repeated mention of God in our documents, our songs, and on our money is an evidence of this. By denying, ignoring, and outlawing God, we are in danger today of cutting ourselves off from our cultural roots.
Ours is a cut flower civilization. Flowers cut from their roots will last for a few days, but their days were numbered from the day they were cut. So it is with us. These foundational ideals can live a few years after they are...