[Jim W N]

Sadness. The joy of the Lord being squelched in the world. Jesus brings joy and light into the world which He made, and the world hates and kills both Him and His joy. Sadness and darkness.

Never in the last 200 years was there a time like this. The world turning its back on its Redeemer, Jesu, Joy of Man's desiring."

God, make us salt and light in the world until you come.

[Jim W N]

Corrected...

Never in the last 2000 years was there a time like this. The world turning its back on its Redeemer, Jesu, Joy of Man's desiring."

[a fool in paradise]

Atheism is becoming the defacto state religion. As these traditions are cast off, we are wise to ask “what are you replacing them with”.

Imported traditions from conquering cultures?

Lavender mafia parades?

Workers socialist paradise parades?