Dabiq - a village in Northern Syria where the end-battle is meant to start.
As a superpower against the powers of unbelief.
The final Battle.
It validated my confidence in the United States trending toward irreligious, secularism.
the number of religiously unaffiliated adults (a.k.a. “nones”)7.5 million Americans left their religion since 2012.
The recent burst of secular-friendly and ethically-minded millennials.
faith-based arguments became increasingly unimportant. Six states recognized same-sex marriage in 2010. Today
We can see how the path toward tolerance and social progress becomes less obstructed as religious influence continues to decay.
Consider the resources of time and money that could be reallocated in the public policy business if our elected officials didn’t engage with faith-based lobbying groups.
Legislators would no longer waste time scrutinizing absurd propositions like creationism in science classrooms, abstinence-only sex education, and unnecessary religious freedom acts.
It’s probably worth noting here that the free exercise of religion is already constitutionally protected under the First Amendment.
This type of aggressive religious advocacy seeks exclusionary privilege which is harmful to the general welfare of our diverse nation.
Set practical in opposition to faith.
the bigger picture reveals religion is losing esteem with the forward-looking millennial generation.
