[HarleyD]

An interesting view one that I happen to share. We are often told of how people "rise" to the occasion during catastrophes but I'm not quite so sure. I believe the author is correct when the man made controls are gone then man's nature is exposed.

[blue-duncan]

"As we approach the second coming of Christ, whether that be one year or one-thousand years in the future, I believe the presence and power of common grace will progressively diminish. The restraining power of the Spirit on the sinful souls of men and women, as well as on the natural creation, will incrementally weaken. The manifestation of human sin and wickedness and unbelief will therefore expand."

Harley, watch it there fellow, this guy sounds like one of them Pre-trib guys. 2 Thess. 2:6-9.