The issues today which confront the nation are clearly defined and so fundamental as to directly involve the very survival of the Republic. Are we going to preserve a religious base to our origin, our growth and our progress, or yield to the devious assaults of atheistic and other anti-religious forces? Are we going to maintain our present course towards State Socialism with Communism just beyond or reverse our present trend and regain our hold upon our heritage of liberty and freedom? General Douglas MacArthur, Allied Commander Pacific Region WWII.