Politically, you might think we are, or might soon, experience both. From a theological perspective, the Bible tells us, as did Richard Weaver, that ideas have consequences.
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward mischief. That is because the ideas of morally fallen mankind involve ideologies that are inculcated in a “heart that is deceitful and desperately wicked.” (Jeremiah 17:9)
The barbaric acts of Hamas inflicted upon innocent Israeli civilians, both adults and children, the vicious assault of piracy perpetrated by the Houthis upon non-Muslim ships and their crew, and the blatant acts of moral perversion which go against God and nature as seen by the LBGTQ+ community, provide ample expression of the morally reprehensible guilt of modern man.
To Hell with them! That is what I would have said If I were hanging on the cross. But Jesus did not say that did He? He said, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."
As the Easter season is approaching, let’s be glad for the greatest Black Swan event in history. Serving Him with you Until He comes for us. Fred |