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Anything built on a lie will crumble.
In my 65 years I have observed the cycles of: politics, business, markets, religion, nations, morality, education, science, theology, ministries, marriage, family, government, sports, fashion, etc. I have observed that anything that is built on the weak foundation of a lie, either intentional or by ignorance, will ultimately crumble, it won't endure. It can't because truth is absolute and no amount of denial will ever make something that is false true.
Socialism, or any Utopian ideal, for example, built on the falsehood that man is inherently good is going to eventually disappoint those who hold to this worldview. The weight of evidence does not support this way of thinking. Every socialist or communistic form of government has failed miserably, and ultimately devolved into some form of tyranny before becoming totally bankrupt morally, spiritually, and financially.
The same could be said of putting hope in democracy as a solution. If the people in a democracy are corrupt then the same results will eventually reveal the weaknesses of mankind. Laws and governments cannot save nor change a human heart.
The truth is that man is inherently rebellious and selfish by his very nature. We are born into sin, just like we are born subject to natural laws of nature, so we are born under the law of sin and death. The revealed Word of God calls it our carnal nature or the flesh. 
That is why a good education based on a  sound foundation of truth is so important. But education alone is not the answer nor can a good education change a human heart. Education alone is powerless to release us from the law of sin and death. Knowledge does help us avoid many pitfalls and live as responsible citizens but never save us.
Religion cannot save us, especially if it is built on falsehood. If the information isn't true then once again we will come up empty and never able to overcome the bondage to sin.
 In the Isaiah 28:14-29 the Prophet of God confronts the nation of Israel over their blatant idolatry. The nation had made their false religious security a "refuge," and a "hiding place." I know firsthand how at times I can embrace something that isn't true, seeking temporary comfort, while knowing deep down inside that I'm trusting in a lie.
Isaiah says there is a "Percious Cornestone" that we all must face. Later in the New Testament we learn that the Cornestone Isaiah is Prophesying about is Jesus (Acts 4:11). Our search for God will lead us to the Truth, Jesus, the Cornerstone of God's foundation of Life. Any falsehood we hold will be broken if we yield to Him. Romans 9:33 "as it is written,'Behold I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.'"
We each bear the image of God. His image in us is our ability to think, reason, and be creative. I believe each of us has a deep desire to find God, to be reconnected to Him, and to live in a real eternal Utopian Society. As C.S. Lewis observed that people in general want  to return to Paradise, and claim our place of royalty. 
The Good news is that God's desires is for us to find Him. God has made a way for us to reconnect to the Holy Spirit, to become once again children of the King. Because of Jesus' death on the cross, burial and resurrection from the grave, He fulfilled the just demands of the law of sin and death for us. We can be reconnected to the Holy Spirit and reconciled to God. By faith our old nature of sin is crucified with Christ so we can walk free from all condemnation, forgiven of all sin, living under a new law of "the Spirit of Life" (Romans 8).
What is the Lord speaking to you? Is there a falsehood deep inside you know has you captive? The Cornerstone is "precious"...He invites you to the embrace truth, come and find Him.

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