A Changing America
By: Bill O'ReillyMay 12, 2015
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Interesting poll from the Associated Press about immigration.

When asked, do you favor or oppose providing a legal way for illegal immigrants already in the United States to stay in the country legally?

  • 50% favor
  • 48% oppose

When asked, do you favor or oppose providing a way for immigrants who live in the United States illegally but whose children are U.S. citizens or permanent residents to stay legally?

  • 57% favor
  • 40% oppose

The poll was taken among American adults.

Another finding –- three-quarters of Republicans say they would prefer a candidate who would undo president Obama's executive actions on immigration.

So there is a big split between Democrats and Republicans, but the majority according to the AP poll would consider policies that are beneficial to illegal aliens.

That's a change.

On the religious front, another poll is provocative.

According to a Pew Research study of more than 35,000 American adults, Christianity is on the decline.

In 2007, 78.4% of Americans described themselves as Christian.

Last year, 2014, that number drops to 70.6%.

Among the non-Christian faiths, Jewish-Americans up slightly.

Muslims up half a percentage point to just under one percent of the population.

However, the biggest growing segment of religion is those who reject it.

“Atheists, agnostic, nothing” up 50% to 22.8% of the population.

So what's happening?

There is no question that people of faith are being marginalized by a secular media and pernicious entertainment.

The rap industry, for example, often glorifies depraved behavior and that sinks into the minds of some young people, the group that is most likely to reject religion.

Also, many movies and TV shows promote non-traditional values.

The truth is, if you are a person of faith, the media generally thinks you're a loon.

The prevailing wisdom, especially among young Americans, is whatever is good for me is good period.  The overall good be damned, pardon the pun.

We see that reflected in the attitude on drugs.

There is a strong move to legalize them and decriminalize even the sale of poisons like heroin and cocaine.

Any student of history knows that when a nation turns inward towards the pursuit of individual gratification, the country is in trouble.

Rome is the best example.  The citizens there ultimately rejected sacrificing for the republic and the empire collapsed.

Talking Points believes the same thing is happening in America today, but it can be fixed if the electorate wakes up.

That's a big if.

The main reason Christianity is on the decline is poor leadership and corruption within the Catholic Church.

The priest scandal devastated the Catholic landscape in America.

Although the Founding Fathers wanted freedom of religion, they did not want a secular nation.

That is clear in the writings of Jefferson and Madison.

The Founders believing that a strong moral code protects people from harm and avarice.

On the immigration front, the chaos is simply overwhelming.

Americans remain essentially a fair people.  They know the system is broken, and they know our leaders are playing politics with people's lives.

There is a fair way to deal with illegal immigration and Americans want that put into place.

Adding it all up, there is no question this country is changing for the worse.

And that's why the upcoming election is perhaps the most important in our lifetime.

And that's the memo.