We are living in the most climactic period of human history. Some have said it is the most exciting time to be alive. Others say it is the most dangerous, both are correct in my estimation.
Never before has mankind been inundated and literally baptized in a huge flood of technological breakthroughs and gizmos. Today we see people consumed by their iphone or android crystal balls as it were. In the old Snow White story, it was the witch who consulted her mirror saying "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is fairest of them all?"
Today people of all tribes kindreds and nations are consulting their handheld device saying "Google Google purveyor of all tell me the story of history and more!"
Everyone has something far more omniscient than a crystal ball in their pocket. In fact it contains all the images and stories and volumes of all libraries worldwide. Imagine time traveling back to the 1960s and telling our grandparents that almost everyone carries all the information and history of all mankind, in their pocket in something smaller than a cigarette packet. They would never believe it. They would have maybe believed in flying cars by now (remember the 60s cartoon show of the futuristic Jetsons) We still dont have a flying car like George Jetson but we have instant access to all info and knowledge of all history on our person.
The concept of privacy is becoming more and more fictional. Immense databanks are now kept on file in cyber space, on almost every living human being on the planet. It seems more and more like Orwells "Brave New World" (only on steroids)
Many will recall the old story of the old frog who was boiled alive in a pot. The water temperature in the pot had gradually increased and he hadnt realized it was boiling until it was too late. Sadly this is what is happening in our cultures today. Old ancient morals and landmarks have been thrown out for a "Newer enlightened approach that many celebrate as a great and transformational, sociological victory."
As one man said, the new morality is just the old immorality dressed in fancier clothing. What many today celebrate as new freedoms, are really being seduced into a new powerful and deceptive form of tyranny of the masses, cultures and governments.
As an example, Jesus Christ was the greatest liberator of women from servitude and being considered 2nd Class citizens in history. Under the Old Testament legalism women were regarded as chattels and treated terribly. As Bob Dylan wrote in some lyrics on his Slow Train Coming album of 1978.
"You were drawing water for your husband, you were suffering under the law. You were talking about Buddha, talkin about Mohammed in one breath. You never mentioned one time the One who died a criminals death."
Today many western women (and men) are quick to embrace the validity of Islamic influence and customs. Yet the same women (and men)are quick to deny the validity of Biblical Christianity in the marketplace and public arena. This is tragic, as Christian defined cultures are the most enlightened, educated and prosperous on earth. (not to mention honoring of womanhood)
Some years back I wandered into a craft type store in Hobart Tasmania, I noticed as I entered that there was a large billboard type depiction of a US Naval Fleet in front of the store. There was a large warning of this fleet coming to an ocean near you. As if Hobart may have something to fear from the US Navy.
I wandered around checking out the wares and the lady started talking to me about how terrible the US Fleet was. I asked her would she prefer alliance from a democratic type culture like America or would Sharia law be preferable for women like her. She failed to answer me on this.
Of course, I am not saying that America, England, Australia, New Zealand or Canada dont have their faults. I also am aware of the huge wave of decadence that has swamped western nations in recent decades! But they are still preferable systems to many others on the earth.
The problem with Western people today they are more likely to honor the religions and spiritual values of other tribes, peoples and nations than their own. Many today, minimize, marginalise and even demonize their own roots of Christian teaching, values and morals. Our grandparents would never have believed it could happen!
Those who Stand for Nothing, Fall for Anything. Jesus will put a backbone into people who only have a wishbone!
John 8:32King James Version (KJV)
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
