First of all what 'God' means must be defined. I am defining 'God' in this way. 'God', any 'God', is the object of ones ultimate concern. Our ultimate concern focuses us and directs our decision making. Our ultimate concern directs our destiny.
Capitalism is, at the present time, America's God and it's Temples are on Wall Street. The headlines proclaim the numbers that are the litany in the Temple. The success of the stock market is the object of greatest concern to those who worship America's 'God'. But this 'God' named Capitalism has displayed it's 'Achilles heel' and America has fallen on it's face and Capitalism is the reason America and Americans are having a hard time getting back on their feet. (Biblical Parallel at the highlighted link.)
So why am I saying this? It's the Covid-19 Pandemic stupid! This painful experience has shown the world in the worst of possible ways just how inadequate the current liturgy of Capitalism in America is when that 'God' is appealed to for help in time of need. The People are crying and their 'God' has turned a deaf ear on them. No help is coming because Capitalism has been caught with it's pants down and is not prepared to offer help.
So much for the concept of 'God'. We all know what an 'ultimate concern' is. So, back to the day to day where ultimate concerns are easily defined with words like free at point of service Universal Healthcare, Education free of cost, Employment able to support life comfortably and Housing are a few of the ultimate concerns that make up the day to day for most Americans. It should be easy to see, the People on Main Street need a new 'God' if they are to get out of the mess the present 'God' has stuck them with.
The Pandemic had barely begun terrorizing the general public when the Capitalist supply chain broke down. This 'God' liked to brag about how supply and demand was the best way to make Profit. Almost immediately when the Pandemic hit 'God' stopped delivering needed cleaning supplies to stores like the Wal-Mart where I shop.
Virtually overnight in April, possibly earlier, cleaning and disinfecting products like Clorox-Clean-Up and rubbing alcohol stopped being offered for sale to the general public. The experts are urging cleanliness and the Capitalist supply chain is not up to the task of providing commonly needed and simple products to complete the task. If that does not represent a lie in the supply and demand liturgy by which Capitalism is worshipped what does it represent?
Why has the litany of supply and demand turned out to be a fairy tale? Why don't the Capitalists want the Profit from making and selling products that are in universal demand? Whatever reason given is evidence that the mantra of supply and demand is a lie and evidence that Capitalism is not worthy of worship.
The failure of Capitalism to produce enough goods to sell at a time of high demand is indicative of a failed 'God' and a failed 'religion' constructed around that 'God'. The stockholders of those companies should be demanding answers as to why this ability to increase profit for their 'God' is being ignored at the expense of the public health.
The failure of Capitalism in the U.S. to provide the needs of supply and demand impeaches the litany of supply and demand. The failure to meet this simple objective is an indictment the Capitalist 'God' cannot successfully refute. The litany of supply and demand lies like a dead letter at Uncle Sam's feet to match the lies proceeding from His lips.
In conclusion America needs a 'God' that can provide in time of need as well as in times when the need is not so great. If Americans do not change their 'God', the 'boom' 'bust' nature of the Capitalist 'God' is likely to blow them up for good.
The failure of the Capitalist system to provide such simple and universally required objectives speaks to the weaknesses the Capitalist 'God' is imbued with. Many of those who hear the Capitalist 'God' speaking are ready to choose a new 'God' that is more in tune with their Ultimate Concerns.
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