How many articles have we read about churches becoming empty in the last year? Matthew 24:10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,
Perhaps it might be time to start getting worried -- Maybe dusting off the bible and reading it might be in order? Matthew 24:32-34 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Actually the Orthodox are bursting at the seams. I've seen a lot of former Anglicans and Catholics over the past couple of years. That and the fact we tend to have more children then the others, helps a lot.
Your post is interesting. The Scripture you cite can more accurately be seen as exactly contrary to your exegesis.
People's love will grow cold because iniquity shall abound? Iniquity abounds, that is for sure. Iniquity abounding is the cause of the cold hearts, not visa versa.