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Let’s pray for great national reawakening

Getting ready for the great celebration next year of America’s 250th anniversary, Gallup serves up sobering data.

Per polling just released by Gallup, only 58% of Americans now say they are “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be an American.

When Gallup first asked this question in 2001, 87% said they were “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be American.

In 2001, 90% of Republicans said they were “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be an American. In 2025, 92% of Republicans say they are “extremely proud” or very “proud.”

In 2001, 87% of Democrats said they were either “extremely” or “very” proud. But in 2025, only 36% of Democrats say they are “extremely” or “very” proud of their country.

Worth noting is that over the last 25 years, the Republican percentage saying they are “extremely” or “very” proud barely moved. Republican pride in the country stayed strong regardless of the party in power, never ever dropping below 84%.

However, Democrat pride moved with the party in power. During Democrat administrations, Democrat pride in the country increased. During Republican administrations, it dropped.

Let’s look at one issue that is about principles — abortion.

Among Republicans, 77% identify as pro-life and 16% as pro-choice. Among Democrats, 83% identify as pro-choice and 12% pro-life.

Regarding the question of the morality of abortion, 23% of Republicans/lean-Republicans view abortion as “morally acceptable,” and 64% view it as “morally wrong.” Among Democrats/lean-Democrats, 78% view abortion as “morally acceptable” and 15% view it as “morally wrong.”

Among those attending church weekly, 18% see abortion as “morally acceptable” and 71% as “morally wrong.” Of those whose church attendance is seldom/never, 65% see abortion as “morally acceptable” and 25% as “morally wrong.”

Per a Gallup survey from 2021 to 2023, among Americans who say they have no religion, 63% are Democrats and 26% are Republicans.

In 1965, 70% of the country said “religion is very important” in their life. By 2023, this was down to 45%.

In 1965, federal spending consumed 16% of our GDP. By 2023, it was up to 22%.

Less God, more government.

As we move to America’s 250th anniversary, let’s pray for a great national awakening, restoring the awe of life and personal responsibility that are the hallmarks of a free nation under God.

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