1 Corinthians 1:21

For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe (KJV)

Then: What did he say? Paul's word play with "wisdom" made this a slow read. Here's what the Corinthians needed to think about. God did what he did because of his wisdom. People did what they did because of their non-Godly wisdom. So God used his really odd plan, one that normal human beings would never have conceived, and set about saving those who did believe him. [Baker (p.35) explains that as a translation, "the foolishness of preaching" gives a false impression in today's English. The real intent is the content of the message, not the process of preaching.]

Now: The US is filled with two kinds of non-believers. The first have heard the message over and over again and are immune to it. After deciding it had no relevance to their life, they are unable to revisit their earlier conviction and rexamine it for the Truth. The other group is being raised in ignorance. The ACLU has imposed a code of silence and extinction of citizens' Christian heritage. These youngsters and many young adults do not know Bible stories, biblical teachings and Jesus as Lord. Such ignorance begets depravity and hopelessness. The Lord needs to raise up preachers anew.

Extra source: Cornerstone Biblical Commentary 1 Corinthians (William Baker), 2 Corinthians (Ralph Martin & Carl Toney), ed. by Philip Comfort. Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers, c2006