Why Is God Angry with America and the World?

Many conservative Christians hold the view that America has strayed from its founding principles and is experiencing moral decline, potentially leading to divine judgment or a period of hardship. This perspective often centers on issues such as:

• Departure from biblical values: Some believe America is increasingly rejecting traditional Christian values and embracing practices seen as contrary to God’s laws, such as abortion, changing views on marriage.
• Decline in religious observance and faith: A decrease in church attendance and religious affiliation is also seen by some as a sign of spiritual decline,
• Erosion of moral boundaries: Americans are increasingly redefining moral boundaries, with fewer relying on religious faith when making moral choices.

Removal of Religious Symbols and Teachings

• The Bible is no longer taught in public schools, reflecting an ongoing separation between faith-based education and secular institutions.
• The Ten Commandments, once emblematic of moral guidance, are increasingly absent from government spaces and workplaces.
• Parents, facing busy lives and shifting cultural norms, may struggle to impart traditional moral values to the next generation.
• Within churches, some pastors now emphasize individual choice and personal happiness over historical interpretations of divine will, sparking debate about the role of spiritual leadership.

Climate Change and Environmental Turmoil

• The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters—wildfires, hurricanes, droughts—have been closely associated with climate change.
• For some, these events seem to correspond with perceived moral decline, suggesting a connection between humanity’s ethical choices and the health of the planet.

Increase in Scams and Hacking

• As society has grown more reliant on digital communication and commerce, incidents of fraud, identity theft, and cybercrime have surged.
• These issues can be viewed as symptomatic of a wider disregard for honesty, empathy, and respect—values traditionally reinforced by family, faith, and community.

Isaiah 1:4:

• Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged.

This verse describes a nation that has abandoned God and embraced sin. Some apply this to the US, citing issues like materialism, moral decay, and corrupt leadership as evidence of God’s potential displeasure.

Revelation 6:17

• For the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

There’s a recurring theme that repentance, prayer, and spiritual renewal can lead to healing and revival.

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This writing was produced with drafting support from Google AI, Microsoft Copilot, and my personal thoughts.

Patrick Brown was born at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ on February 25^th, 1949. He became a Christian Believer when he stepped off the plane in Vietnam in 1971. Since that time, he has devoted his life to the Lord through ministering as a Sunday School teacher in various churches in Mississippi. He is a graduate of Exploding Evangelism (EE) and certified as a Gospel Evangelist Trainer. Patrick is a member on staff at Christian Grandfather Magazine in charge of Daily Devotionals. He and his wife, Sherrilyn, enjoy retirement in Ridgeland, MS.