John F. McManus is our main guest this week. Constitutionally, America was never a Christian nation but it was a nation with many practicing Christians living in it. Its legal system was strongly influenced by Judeo-Christian values. To the extent "the golden rule” was practiced, government was virtually unnecessary. But, over time, Judeo-Christian values gave way to Humanism. Without trust in a superior being, Americans have increasingly put their trust in "Caesar." And with Caesar’s growing power has come increasing market intervention, leading to mal investment, a lack of savings, massive d
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