Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies, has released a groundbreaking new article exploring the rise of nihilism and its devastating impact on American society. Drawing from philosophy, theology, history, and current social data, Dr. Brogdon argues that the United States is not merely facing political dysfunction, but a deeper moral and spiritual collapse.
From the distortion of Christianity to the erosion of justice and democracy, the article traces how systemic racism, class inequality, and institutional decay have hollowed out the nation’s moral core. Framed by prophetic insights from Martin Luther King Jr., Cornel West, and psychological research on moral failure, Dr. Brogdon’s piece challenges readers to confront the soul of the American project—and consider what must change before collapse becomes irreversible.
“This is not just a crisis of policy. It is a crisis of meaning.”
Read the full article here.