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Physicians washing hands prior to assisting in childbirth or performing surgery are universally accepted today as a method to prevent infection. It wasn’t always so. In the 19^th century it was an assault on physicians’ status.

Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis challenged this orthodoxy asking a different question. He asked, “Why are women under a physician’s care during childbirth dying at twice the rate as those in a midwives’ care?”  Like a good scientist, he tested several theories. He discovered the physicians would often handle cadavers in autopsies just prior to assisting in births. The bacteria transferred from the cadaver to the mother caused fatal infections.

When he presented his ideas, he was ridiculed. It took nearly a century for handwashing to become a common practice with physicians.

Semmelweis’s story is typical of a transition from one set of ideas (paradigm) to another (paradigm shift). We are currently witnessing a shift from progressive secular thinking to an embrace and practice of Christianity especially with Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012). Some Catholic dioceses have reported a 70% increase in converts many of whom are Gen Z. Will this trend continue? If so, it offers all of us optimism for the future success of the USA. Why is this happening now?

The Motivators

Semmelweis saw loss of life as a main motivator to initiate this major shift in thinking. Gen Z’s motivations are the significant increases in anxiety, depression, loneliness and despair. A survey of 10 million America and 40 thousand UK households that the average 22-year-old is very likely to be unhappier than their parents. Why? They are seeing chaos, disrespect, broken integrity, attacks on traditions, and general imbalance. These messages come mainly from the government and the media. Anxiety and despair are motivators to search for meaning and stability.

Our government and politicians are lying to us and promoting ideas that undermine our traditions. This causes a lack of stability and a feeling of chaos. Like the rest of us, Gen Z’s want, truth, stability and transparency.

Examples:

• The Covid-19 jabs would protect us from getting the infection. That was a lie.

• We were told masks, 6-foot distancing, closing schools, and businesses would protect us. That was false.

• The virus originated in a “wet market”. It’s highly likely it was created through “gain-of-function” research in a Chinese lab which the US funded.

• We were told Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. Document released by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) shows this was concocted.

• 50 US intelligence officials signed a letter claiming the Hunter laptop was Russian disinformation. They lied.

• Women athletes have had almost 900 medals stolen from them by transgender identifying men. Gender Ideology and transgenderism are attacks on our children, women and the traditional family. The “Infinite Dignity” declaration by the Pope confirms the value of God’s gifts. Gender ideology denies God’s most beautiful, complementary gift of gender (male or female).

These, and numerous other lies, are motivating Gen Zs and others to search for truth and meaning. Christianity provides meaning and meaning provides ways to manage anxiety and chaos.

“'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me'" – John 14

Gen Z also craves tradition. Any attack on tradition can create anxiety and despair. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia recently made statements shaking the foundation of our founding principles. During a nomination hearing, Kaine denied that our rights come from our Creator. He said, “So, the statement that our rights do not come from our laws or our governments is extremely troubling.”

Our Declaration of Independence clearly states:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”

Kaine’s statement denied the very foundational beliefs of our founders and our Declaration of Independence. This creates chaos and anxiety, and chaos is a strategy of the political left. Christianity and its traditions form a solid foundation of truth and stability.

Christianity rejects the values of the political left. Christians are repulsed by the promotion of the deadly sins of sloth, envy and pride.

The attack on merit by Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives causes anxiety in those who wish to work hard and be rewarded for their efforts. Gen Z embraces merit over DEI.

Christianity rejects the Marxist philosophy of victim/oppressor. Responsible people do not want to be seen as victims and any philosophy that forces them into that role will likely be rejected.

For Gen Z men, St. Joseph offers a compelling model for manhood. St. Joseph was devout and unafraid to demonstrate his love for Mary, Jesus and his work. St. Joseph was humble, strong, devoted to identifying and following God’s will. This behavior provides a solid foundation to face the many challenges of modern life. These behaviors are attractive to those serious about living a life of value, service, and meaning.

We Are Optimistic

If you believe that we are in a spiritual war, then an embrace of Christianity by Gen Z shows we may have won a major battle.

The “evil” motivators listed above require a response. Christianity offers a strategy and tactics to address and overcome the evil.

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14

Our land needs healing. In the face of all this evil it seems Gen Zs are asking, “What am I willing to do?” The more our young people embrace Christianity, the more people will follow the Ten Commandments. Following the Ten Commandments will significantly improve our world. This vision offers Gen Z’s and everyone else optimism to face the evils being promoted by the political left and their media collaborators.

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