Being away in Llanelli for PCY Camp last week (will blog on the incredible things that God did later this week!) meant that I wasn't privy to the News and it was with great shock that I saw a newspaper during the week with pictures and comments about rioting in the country.
This is something I have never seen before and I naively thought that it was a thing of the past.
Despite all the different theories flying around, I agree with David Cameron when he attributed it to a 'broken society' and 'moral collapse'.
Blaming the riots on the economy is foolishness. Everyday necessities were not being stolen, luxury items were. This was down to sheer hate from the groups seeking to cause trouble and sheer greed.
I have seen signs of this for a while now indeed, the breakdown of communities, the highest prisoner numbers ever and the increased signs of depraved behaviour in the country. It is as if evil behaviour has become 'cool' and the normal way to behave in Great Britain.
It is no co-incidence to me that this happens to parallel to decreased influence of the Christian Church in society and the recent attacks on it from militant Athiest groups.
You see, this is the problem...if God doesn't exists then neither can morality.
Without God, it is simply a matter of personal opinion. 'I believe this is wrong' or 'We believe this is wrong'. This doesn't work because not everyone has the same ideals. Does a pedophile believing molesting children is right make it right? Does a society believing that adultery is acceptable make it acceptable? NO IT DOESN'T.
God is perfect and has no evil in Him. He created the world and set down laws for the people to abide by. Not because of a power trip, but because He Loves us and wants us to enjoy our lives. The truth is that sin doesn't help us enjoy our lives, it actually destroys lives.
Because God is so much higher than us, and has authority, it means His Law is the only form of morality we can realistically rely upon.
So when Great Britain decides that it doesn't need God anymore and it's own opinions are more important, it spells TROUBLE.
The only hope for 'Broken Britain' is that the hearts of the people turn to Christ and follow Him. Otherwise, we will just continue in a vicious circle of selfishness, hate and greed.
Deuteronomy 5:29
Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children for ever!
BAM! Right on the money as usual Mike :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you're view on the situation was!
Whilst I am loathe to agree with David Cameron I can't say he is wrong in this case and though I think everything you have said is true let's not forget the thousands of people who volunteered their time to help others, clean up the mess in their communities and donate clothes etc.. to people who lost everything in house fires.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't matter how bad things may get, there will still always be people doing what they can to make things right.
I've not given up on Britain just yet...
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Completely agree Mike. However, as possible it is, it is not likely we will have a revival to solve the problem. What can be done politically to help?
ReplyDeleteDiscipline. Schools need to get a grip and make sure bad behaviour isn't rewarded. The cane needs to be brought back (with safeguards to prevent over-use) and traditional teaching methods. Just look at the standard of English and handwriting compared to 100 years ago. No wonder kids don't take pride in their work.
Government need to get over their political correctness and promote the family. A strong and loving marriage would reduce the problems.
Punishment. If one breaks an ASBO condition - automatically place said offender on death row.
Anonymous...I would suggest that a Revival would happen tomorrow if God wished so. But He knows best :)
ReplyDeleteI would disagree with any form of physical punishment other than at the hands of parents. Your suggestions seems a little over the top. I agree about the family and I agree better discipline and better deterrents are needed but to put asbo breakers on death row seems way too radical.