I read this with appreciation for it's insight, clarity as well as the feelings of good will even as Mr Konar expressives his profound disappointment in the current state of our country.  He hits on multiple points in which the change of heart goes from generosity to selfish, meanspirited fear in seemingly in one or two generations.  
Social conditions and access have improved during that time for women, blacks, gays, transgenders,  physically hadicapped, etc which provides a sense of a more open society.  But the Trump phenomenon seems to have opened a floodgate of hate and revenge.  
Also he touched on the message of prosperity now promoted by evangelicals that has replaced the 10 commandments and other teachings that presented ethical behavior as a spiritual value.  That view is as celebrated as it is base.  
But let's not lose sight of  our community's churches and organizations such as Saint Vincent de Paul who use their resources to provide for the homeless and less fortunate.