The basic problem of the Christians in this country in the last eighty years or so, in regard to society and in regard to government, is that they have seen things in bits and pieces instead of totals.

Francis A. Schaeffer
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In the late 1800s, the Christian church was a major part of American culture. Many Americans have strong religious beliefs that have been a part of their lives for a long time. However, in the last eighty years or so, many of them have failed to understand the importance of seeing things in total instead of in pieces. For instance, Christians have been so focused on voting for a certain candidate or on passing a certain law that they have not bothered to see the big picture. They fail to see how their choices affect the rest of society and how their actions impact future generations.

Source: A Christian Manifesto

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