Falling Away

Thomas Sowell addresses possibly the most relevant issue in America today.

In the grand scheme of things, the recent resignation of Harvard's president, Lawrence Summers, was a small episode. But its implications are large and reach beyond Harvard -- and well beyond the academic world.
David Riesman said we live in the cathedrals of learning without the faith that built those cathedrals. We also live in a free society without the faith that built that society -- and without the conviction and dedication needed to sustain it.
The faith came first. Centuries ago, farmers and others scattered throughout New England made whatever small contributions they could, whether in money or in produce, to help build a little college in Cambridge, Mass.

We need only look to Europe and Canada to see our future.