It may be louder, but I can't agree that it is stronger than in the past. Most recently, look at the increasing acceptance of homosexuality—and there's a long list of "sins" before that that have gradually become accepted by mainstream America.
Less political influence due in large part to shrinking numbers. Greater chance of terrorism due to increased fanaticism among those who remain. There wasn't anything like Oklahoma City in the 1950s, was there?
