It's all wrong

Everything is wrong and nothing seems to be done about it.  Obviously I am speaking metaphorically, but the general point stands.  I can only speak for what I see in America, but considering the influence and power that America holds, this is a pretty big deal.
The America dream. That of comfort, ease and wealth, has infiltrated and now controls everyone's thinking.  From birth, through school, through our days working and into retirement, the focus is on getting lots of money, entertaining ourselves and being comfortable.  We strive after pretty things, after distraction and after ease.  This is what motivates the entire clothing, music, movie and technology industries.
In raising our children, we push them to get a good education so they can make a lot of money so they can be comfortable and well off.
It seems as if we are willing to take on the appearance of American evangelicalism and be nice, thinking this is all that is required of us.
Personally, I need someone motivating, challenging and confronting me for the weaknesses, the sins, and the inconsistencies in my life.
How can we honestly do any less?