Washington D.C., Dec 2, 2010 / 02:09 am
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, America is not a house divided over moral issues. In fact, according to Carl Anderson, the head of the Knights of Columbus, Americans broadly agree on the problems facing the country and on the importance of moral leadership and values in solving those problems.
“The American people see morality as the key to the future of this country, and not surprisingly, see a moral dimension to every issue,” said Anderson, author of the new book, “Beyond A House Divided: The Moral Consensus Ignored By Washington, Wall Street and the Media." The book is available from Doubleday Religious Publishing Group.
In an interview with CNA, Anderson suggested that political pundits and the mainstream media exaggerate the divisions in American public life and often confuse political differences with disagreement over moral principles.
Core “Judeo-Christian values are the guiding moral compass for the overwhelming majority of Americans,” Anderson stated.