The fact that humanity is not extinct, attests to the fact that God is not only very patient and forgiving, he also has a sense of humor. History has also shown to those who are paying attention, that God's patience, does have it's limits.
We need to understand that and mend our ways, before we find ourselves in the position of a roach looking up to see a foot, just before being squashed.
Heck, you only have to go as far as Wal-Mart on a Saturday afternoon and you can see that.
"We need to understand that and mend our ways, before we find ourselves in the position of a roach looking up to see a foot, just before being squashed."
Heh, I'm sure many were saying similar things right before the "certain" Second Coming in 1000 A.D...not to mention 2000 A.D.
Further, look at all the progress we've made... We've legislated against hate speech, the various races are making real progress at living together in harmony, and prejudices against gays are under attack! Surely all this is in the spirit of "love thy neighbor" and "turn the other cheek", no?
(Yeah, I'm a troublemaker.:)