-A former colleague disclosed his anxiety about the violence in the Middle East. Of particular concern for him were the brutal onslaughts against Christians by an organization known as ISIS. This terrorist organization that began as part of al Qaeda in Iraq has spread throughout Arab world. It has beheaded and brutally opposed anyone who differs from their fierce form of Islamic Fundamentalism.
Reflecting on some of the frightening news reports, he said,
“It is obvious to anyone with half a brain that the world is getting worse and worse. Evil is rising all around us and the Christian Church is losing ground. I can’t believe how bad things are getting.”
This acquaintance wasn’t the only one that I've heard this kind of rhetoric from. Many have voiced a similar apprehension. You can hear it in the checkout lines, sports stadiums, and in the pews of our local churches. Multitudes are convinced that the world is presently in "freefall" and it’s only a matter of time before everything falls apart.
Yet, is this true? Is evil actually growing throughout the earth? Is humanity descending into greater chaos and destruction?
Based on social media and television news reports, multitudes are convinced that the world is growing worse and worse. Yet, there's absolutely no evidence of this. By every measurable standard, life is improving around the globe. Darkness is fading and the goodness of God’s Kingdom is truly taking root.
This statement isn't just a matter of opinion, but a reflection of verifiable statistics. Some of which I would like to share with you in the following article. Stay with me as I attempt to show how the world is actually getting better and better...
http://worldrevivalnetwork.blogspot....believing.html