The Decline of Christianity in Europe as Seen in The Book Shops of England and Scotland

I was very pleased with all the old shops in Scotland that had Henty and Ballantyne in their shelves. I think I picked up three new Ballantynes I had not read before in addition to a number of old Ballantyne and Hentys that I had already read. After the Scotland Faith and Freedom Tour was over, however, I went in to a number of older book shops in London and Eton. Sadly, when I asked about my top two authors, I was continually met with " Who is 'ee? Some yank author?" This was even true in one or two places in Scotland. I found it interesting how both men, Ballantyne and Henty, were just slightly remembered in Scotland, while in England they were almost completely forgotten.

To me this appears to be a reflection of the decline of Christianity in their cultures. Just as we forget our need for Christ, founding fathers, and great authors, we will see our culture's bookshelves dumped out, and then refilled by books teaching all sorts of foreign and anti-Christian philosophies. In turn this will effect the way we train our children who will grow up to lose even more of their Christian heritage. And soon we see our culture completely changed into a Marxist, pluralistic society where God is no longer considered relevant.

This is what we see in countries like England and Scotland. Where they have forgotten their history, they have forgotten the Lord. And this is why I encourage young men and ladies to read the great Christian authors of the past!