Rewinding America: Restoring the Morals and Values of the 1950s to 1990s
By Bobby Darvish
darvishintelligence.blogspot.com
As an Iranian-American ex-Muslim, former socialist, and former vegan, my journey toward understanding the importance of restoring America to its moral and cultural roots has been long and enlightening. My time as the Executive Director of CAIR Columbus and President of the Muslim Forum of Utah gave me a front-row seat to the cultural and political transformations that have radically shifted this nation in ways that I now recognize as deeply harmful. After years of experiencing the clash of values from the inside, I have come to a profound realization: We need to rewind and turn America back to the values that once made this country great—the 1950s to 1990s ethos that promoted faith, family, individual responsibility, and national pride.
The American Spirit in the 1950s to 1990s
I was born into a time when American society was grounded in the principles of faith, personal responsibility, and traditional family values. The 1950s to the 1990s were decades that embodied what America was meant to stand for—strong, moral leadership, a stable family unit, and a work ethic that kept this nation on top of the world. These were the years when the nuclear family—father, mother, and children—was the bedrock of society. It was a time when children were taught to respect authority, to honor their elders, and to work hard for what they wanted in life.
In those decades, we had a culture that valued personal sacrifice for the greater good of the community, a culture that emphasized the importance of faith—primarily Christianity—as the moral compass guiding every aspect of life. It was a time when prayer in schools, a strong military presence, and the protection of traditional family values were seen as essential to the stability of the nation.
A Nation on the Edge of Collapse
However, over the past few decades, we have witnessed a gradual decline in those very values that made this country exceptional. The sexual revolution, the rise of secularism, the erosion of traditional religious and cultural norms, and the promotion of leftist ideologies have all played a part in dismantling the fabric of American society. We have gone from a country that championed moral clarity to one that is bogged down by confusion, identity politics, and a fractured social order.
From my experiences within organizations like CAIR, I saw firsthand how far-reaching the consequences of abandoning our traditional values have been. We have allowed radical ideologies—be they Marxism, Islamism, or progressivism—to infiltrate and shape the national conversation. These ideologies seek to erode the very foundation of the American family, pushing for the normalization of behaviors and ideas that were once considered unacceptable.
The American Left, aided by the media and educational institutions, has relentlessly pushed for a radical transformation of our society. We've seen a steady rise in cultural relativism, where even our most basic values—freedom of speech, religious liberty, and personal responsibility—are under attack. Under the guise of inclusivity and progress, we have lost sight of the moral compass that once guided us.
The Case for Rewinding America
To restore the greatness of America, we need to rewind. We need to look back at the moral foundations of the 1950s to the 1990s and bring them forward. This means reestablishing the importance of the family unit, a strong work ethic, faith in God, and a commitment to the ideals of liberty and individual freedom. The government must return to its limited role, and the values of personal responsibility and self-reliance should once again take precedence.
We must push back against the normalization of leftist ideologies that undermine the very structure of our society. We need to return to a government that values the sanctity of life, defends religious freedom, and recognizes the importance of strong borders and national sovereignty.
The Christian faith, which played a pivotal role in shaping America's moral framework, must once again be honored and respected. The principles of the Bible—respect for life, the pursuit of justice, and the protection of the vulnerable—must be central to how we govern ourselves and treat one another.
Returning to Common Sense
The 1950s to 1990s were decades of common-sense leadership. It was a time when America, despite its flaws, knew what it stood for. Our leaders understood that the greatness of this nation was rooted not just in its military power or economic prosperity, but in its moral fiber. Today, we need leaders who will take a stand against the cultural rot that has taken root and fight for the restoration of America’s moral clarity.
As an ex-Muslim, I know what happens when a society turns its back on moral absolutes. It becomes susceptible to the forces of extremism and moral decay. We cannot allow America to go down that path. The time to act is now. We need to push back against the radical left, restore traditional values in our schools, in our government, and in our homes, and demand that our leaders lead with integrity, honor, and a clear sense of right and wrong.
Conclusion
The road to restoring America to its former greatness will not be easy. But if we do not take action now, we risk losing the very values that have made this country a beacon of freedom and hope for the world. We must look to the past—especially the moral clarity of the 1950s to the 1990s—as a guide for the future. It is time to rewind and turn America back to the principles that once made it the greatest nation on Earth.
Citations:
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- Hirsch, E.D. "Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know." Houghton Mifflin, 1987.
- Bork, R. "Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline." HarperCollins, 1996.
- Wilson, J.Q. "The Moral Sense." Free Press, 1993.
- Brooks, D. "The Road to Character." Random House, 2015.
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