>>738672 (OP)
This brief account provides a perfect outline of the situation and shows handily why only God can save the West:
"During the post-WWII years, when Communism was spreading through Latin America, the dictator of a Caribbean island made an astute decision. He realized that to ensure his success in imposing a Communist government on a predominantly Catholic culture, he had to undermine the authority of the Church. Yes, he could---and did—persecute the Church, but he devised a cunning, long-term plan as well: he attacked the minds of the children.
His henchmen went into the schools and, with feigned compassion for the children, said to them, “Wouldn’t you like some ice cream right now? Well, why don’t you pray to your God for ice cream?”
The children, like innocent lambs, closed their eyes and obediently prayed.
The henchmen told the children to open their eyes. “Did your God give you ice cream?”
“No,” the children sadly replied.
“Well, then, children,” the dictator’s henchmen said with a sly smile, “pray now to Mr. [dictator]. Ask him for ice cream.”
Again, the children closed their eyes and prayed---not to God, but to Mr. [dictator].
Meanwhile, the dictator’s henchmen wheeled ice cream carts into the classroom. They told the children to open their eyes, and they gave out the ice cream, telling the children, “You see? Your God can do nothing for you, but Mr. [dictator] knows how to take care of you!” "