Every free society runs on two forces: internal character and external law. AdvertisementFive institutions form the foundation of a civilization: religion, family, education, government/law, and economics. Before Woodrow Wilson took office in 1913, American political speech was steeped in biblical language the average citizen recognized. Marxist progressives did not alone cause the sudden long goodbye of the pillars of our greatness, over a century or so — compliant Christians share the blame. They quenched the conviction of the Holy Spirit to live a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit.