[Strategerist]

This might be perceived as a "lifting away" of God's protective hand on the earth in a preparation for the series of events that will lead to the rise of the Anti Christ and the rapture of the church.

Mankind has been violent for tens of thousands of years and there's been no increase in the rate of that, either.

[John W]

“Mankind has been violent for tens of thousands of years and there’s been no increase in the rate of that, either.”

Thats easy to say. Can you post a trend chart?

[ExSoldier]

Mankind has been violent for tens of thousands of years and there's been no increase in the rate of that, either.

There you'd be flat wrong. I teach history and have for 18 years. Was there ever a time when man wasn't violent? Well the Garden of Eden, but not since Caine and Able had their little set-to. But speaking strictly of secular history the simple growth in population of the planet and the expansion of technology coupled with political tyranny and the decline of moral values has led to an inescapable conclusion that indeed man is becoming much more efficient at dealing violent death on an ever growing scale.

Look, if you're an atheist, that's fine with me. Just say so and we'll agreeably agree to DISAGREE and leave it at that. Right or wrong I've lost nothing. If you're right, I still lose nothing and neither do you. But if you're wrong....well eternity is a long time to think things over. Especially since it will be too late to change your mind, then. Right, Quix?

[Quix]

I see your naysaying perspective and convictions are still in splendid shape.

I hope someone around you has a good camera when the 180 degree alteration in such occurs. I hope you won’t need ‘jaw restoration’ surgery.

It’s interesting how so many feel such things getting closer and closer and closer with greater and greater intensity. And others feel nothing. Fascinating.

[Quix]

there’s been no increase in the rate of that, either.
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Wrong.

It was predicted before we went into Iraq—especially the 2nd time—that lawlessness would greatly increast afterwards.

It has.

I suppose it depends on the measure involved whether it shows up or not . . .

However, the ‘crazier’ stuff has certainly increased. I think I’ll ask the detective in my class his perspective on it.

Crime rates tend to reflect the demographics of the numbers of higher crime tending age group individuals in the population—typically youth/young adults.

However, violence will be increasing more and more and impact all age groups and demographic groups—except probably, those walking closest to God.

The increase in Jihadi type violence would trash the above assertion wholesale—alone.