2006-10-18 08:14:58 · 20 answers · asked by Micah 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Revelation 12:9, 12: "So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him."
"On this account be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.""
This happened in 1914, the year WWI started. The world has just gone downhill since then.
2006-10-18 08:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Epitome_inc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why just today? Is there more evil now than in any other day or are we just more aware of it thanks to modern communications? (Or perhaps the evil we weren't around to witness doesn't count.) Rest assured, the human capacity for evil has always been potent. Why? Because we are afraid, afraid someone else will get our money, or our jobs, or our homes, our time, our voice, or our social advantage. Every time you instinctively draw back from reaching out to other people because you fear losing something, you are likely making a choice for evil.
I'm not suggesting there isn't any danger of being exploited. We should learn to distinguish between legitimate need and a con job. But we can always do more good than we think we can.
Jesus said we would have the poor with us always. Why? Because other people do evil and deny them the equality of a fellow human being. Sometimes the evil is inadvertent, due to ignorance. So often, it is because well-off people are guarding and enhancing their own comfort and security to the detriment of others. To combat evil, we need to challenge evil systems, address the fear that drives them and be willing to take the risks that overcome them. It's an endless battle but giving up only means evil wins. Just remember, it has always been this way.
2006-10-18 15:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They kicked God out of school.The separation of church and state was misinterpreted.Children are not taught that there are absolutes.Their not taught good moral values at a young age.When that happens,they become parents who don't give a crap about nothing and that everything is okie dokie.And it's not.They become people in society who has a poor work ethic.They let their kids raise themselves.They don't want to be responsible for their actions.They are not taught consequence at a young age,therefore they think they walk over and trash talk whoever they want.There is too much to list.
The secular population has made nothing better,only worse.Humanism and all that other secular stuff doesn't work,and will not ever work.It is ripping society apart and no one cares about the things that are important anymore.Like the future of our children.Evidently we don't care what they watch on TV,or what they read,ort what they do.I'm not talking about everybody,but the ones that are that way you know who you are.
2006-10-18 15:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Derek B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its simple....very simple.
God gave free will to humans...and they use it to do good or bad depending on their inclination.
While some may think that all the evil in the world needs to be obliterated, I personally think its the other half of the ying/yang. God knows a whole lot more than you do. So if he allowed human beings to sin, to do whatever the hell they wish to do, am sure He had a good reason.
In a world with no evil, does good matter?
Can evil and good be the two sides that uphold the balance on this planet?
Such questions need to be answered first.
2006-10-18 15:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it sbecause the end time is near as bible mentions about this in the book of revelation
Peter writes to encourage the Saints and warn them of what is to come. Many evils will appear, their origin and purpose are described. The Last Days are referred to as a future event. However, Peter's concern for Israel's welfare impels him to describe the future activity in those days.
Paul's Second letter to Timothy was written to encourage him in his faith, telling him that he had need of his help and his presence. He explains to Timothy, his mind at the completion of his course, i.e. the conclusion of his first commission. He has much to consider concerning the new relationship between God and those that love Him. It is essential therefore that he receives the parchments, but particularly the copies of the Scriptures.
2006-10-18 15:18:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man is just Evil, He is the greatess of all evil, Cause of his free will and greed.
But we mush try and see the light of God.
For He made both Good and Evil.
2006-10-18 15:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by †Triptych† 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah is malevolent and created this world. Thankfully, Jehovah is not the Ultimate Supreme Being.
2006-10-18 15:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
inherited sin from our first parents adam and eve.
So down the great dragon was hurled the original one called Devil and Satan he was hurled down and his angels were hurled down with him.....so woe to the earth and the sea for the devil has come down knowing he has a short period of time. Revelation
2006-10-18 15:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by Twilight_dreaming 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The religions did nothing to improve humanity, the churches only enriched themselves by abusing faith.
2006-10-18 15:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not entirely sure, but I'd like to think I have something to do with it, at least in some small way.
2006-10-18 15:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋