society. God has systematically been removed from public discourse; prayer has been virtually banned from the public arena; agnosticism and humanism dominate public policy. So it is remarkable that the slogan “God Bless America” has seen such a widespread revival. We have to wonder what most people have in mind when they repeat the slogan. Many believe this nation’s devotion to freedom, equality, charity, justice, and individual rights has led God to bless us with riches and comfort. But as America