As I write these words, President Bush is issuing multiple apologies for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers. The outrage is understandable, and once again the U.S. is held to standards of conduct found in few places on our small globe.

One of the foundations of modern civilization and the American Experiment is the ability and opportunity to own private property.

One of the foundations of modern civilization and the American Experiment is the ability and opportunity to own private property.

I am deeply concerned about two issues in the public eye. At first they may appear to be unrelated, but they both point toward disaster for the future of the United States.

Years ago James Sire wrote a book called “The Universe Next Door” that evaluates the vastly different world-views people hold in their heads and hearts. When we consider America’s war with the world of terrorism and our apparent isolation from the UN, we need to remember that there are radically different views of reality at work. In short, we are seeing worlds collide and compete for mastery of the human family.