Happy Easter! The most sacred day on the Christian calendar is based on the belief that the man Jesus of Nazareth ascended into heaven to resume his status as God, part of the Holy Trinity. About 2.3 billion people all over the world are convinced that this is true, including brilliant scholars and historians.

In the United States, Christianity, along with patriotism, is on the decline, according to recent studies. Many Americans find it easier to believe in nothing; not God, not country, not justice.

The great truism of the modern world is that people believe what they want to believe, regardless of verifiable facts or strong evidence. We are vividly seeing this in both politics and religion.

The overwhelming evidence says that President Biden is hurting the country. Most Americans know that, according to every poll. However, a substantial minority still supports Mr. Biden despite inflation, border chaos, foreign threats, and rising violent crime.

All of those things were relatively contained during the Trump administration.

And that's what is partially driving the Trump hatred today. Many who voted for Biden continue to justify that decision by desiring the worst for Trump.

"See how bad he is? Don't hold me accountable for Biden."

At this point, a number of Americans are actually giving up on their country, which is certainly in decline. That is a mistake.

History shows us that the United States is subject to cycles. A recovery in the national spirit is likely down the road. But I think it's true that we will never again be as united as we should be.

So there is a reason to believe this Easter season, whether it's in a benevolent theology that preaches peace and the true social justice tenet of loving your neighbor or in a nation whose citizens are the most generous on earth by far.

Yes, we all have the freedom to believe what we want. But there is truth in this world. The journey is to find it.

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