Feeling disillusioned? Good - it lets you know you've been believing an illusion. And a lot of Americans, and far too many Christians, have been believing an illusion for far too long.

Despite two advanced STEM degrees and being a former West Point professor, I have struggled with un- and under-employment for nine years. Discussing my situation with others has shown me just how clueless most Americans, including Christians, are about the true state of things in America.

Kudos to Rev. Dr. Koontz for acknowledging that dreams are fading in America - pre-Covid-19 such talk would have been near traitorous, and probably still is to many who have crossed the line between patriotism and patriotic idolatry. The ugly truth is that most Americans, including American Christians, can't tolerate truth that isn't "positive" and doesn't make them feel good. As Christians, we shout, "Amen!" to how "the truth will set you free," (Jn 8:32), but do we really believe it when that truth is hard to hear and unpleasant to believe?

Disillusionment is no fun - I know this from personal experience. But I also know that the truth, regardless of how it makes you feel, *does* set you free, just as Jesus promises. Amen to that!