We each see gobs of stuff happening, but in all that, have you witnessed or heard some blaring alarms for the USA? Yes, there were signs.
Crowdsourcing with devices is still a thing.
You've noticed some... a lot or a little bit.. right?
Before our own eyeballs (since 9/11 happened), it's quickly gotten pretty different here in our Western culture.
The acceleration of the moral slide downward has been pretty surprising, huh, even for those people who just don't get surprised. We want to live as salt and light and slow the decay as best we can. How did we citizens allow so many corrupt, paid-off (compromised) politicians and twisted, unjust judges, and this rapid moral slide in these recent years here in the West? How has the corruption been allowed into other non-Western nations, where countless Christians are being slaughtered and buried in mass graves? The mainstream news platforms of legacy media haven't covered any of these attacks. I know there have been hypocrites and false teachers around, but how did we allow such intense hostility toward the Church, toward the Bible, toward Christians? It was covert in places, but has become blatantly, unashamedly overt in such a short time. The recent seismic fractures, breaches, brokenness, and ruptures in our society have been much swifter than before -- even catastrophic.
While many people fear that the current high-speed-like TGV or ICE trains, so to speak, of social decay and moral crisis will someday lead to God's judgment coming here, but aren't we far past that? Perhaps the invasion we witnessed is part of God's Judgment now? Can the tide be turned back now that many are starting to feel concerned? Maybe what we are seeing happen now is part of God's judgment. I'm not sure cuz I am not an expert on invasion things. You know that Romans 1 indicates that divine judgment involves three stages:
"But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.[i] 19 They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.1.) There's a sexual revolution, followed by a..
2.) Homosexual revolution into all kinds of weird drag stuff and shows for little kids in schools, and finally an..
3.) Abandonment to a reprobate mind. So tragically sad when God gives them over.
21 Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. 22 Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. 23 And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles.
24 So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. 25 They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. 26 That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. 27 And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved.
28 Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done. 29 Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip. 30 They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents. 31 They refuse to understand, break their promises, are heartless, and have no mercy." Romans 1:18-31 nlt
Jesus inside Christians in "The Church is most needed when the world is at its worst." — A.W. Tozer
Care and then share. Go live it and tell. "A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what ships are built for." — John A. Shedd
"One with God is a majority." — John Knox
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." — Edmund Burke
Most importantly, Scripture reminds us that the Church's ultimate expectation is not the improvement of civilization but the return of the King: "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20).
God is no respecter of persons. How many are totally seared inside by now? Ultimately, the culture's way of thinking is so corrupt that there is no way back to truth and goodness. They simply don't want to even consider this. Politicians can't save -- they are not the ultimate answer and yet I vote, and pray and try to influence. Some leaders are far better than others, but today, we see the reprobate mind in full bloom in areas of the government, in corporations, in education, in the media, and in the popular culture.
Many don't feel like they can do anything at this point to fix it. Hey, couldn't we start by praying, exposing, influencing, and sharing the hope that we have inside? Yes, let's do that.
Ever been close to the track at a NASCAR race, or dropped into a huge monster wave on the West or some island coast before, or ridden on a high-speed train (probably not so much anywhere in California). It's like the same feeling, only in a bad way. Much of our culture's moral decline has startled even those who thought that nothing could surprise them. What once unfolded gradually now seems to happen at breathtaking speed. Long-standing moral foundations are being abandoned. Things that previous generations would have recognized as harmful are often celebrated, while truths once widely respected are increasingly mocked or dismissed.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-16). Salt slows corruption. Light exposes darkness. Our calling is not merely to complain about the decay around us, but to faithfully stand for truth, proclaim the gospel, and point people to Christ while there is still opportunity.
Yet many sincere Christians find themselves asking difficult questions. How did so many leaders become compromised by power, money, and ambition? How did justice become so distorted in many places? How did entire institutions that once upheld moral standards begin to celebrate what God forbids and reject what God blesses?
These questions are not limited to the Western world. Around the globe, countless believers continue to face severe persecution. Many suffer imprisonment, torture, displacement, and death simply because they belong to Christ. While some of these atrocities receive little attention from major news organizations, none of them escapes the notice of God. The Lord sees every act of injustice, every martyr's grave, every persecuted church gathering, and every tear shed for His name.
The growing hostility toward biblical Christianity is also difficult to ignore. Certainly, there have always been hypocrites, false teachers, and scandals that have brought reproach upon the name of Christ. Scripture warned us about such things long ago (Matthew 7:15; 2 Peter 2:1-3). But beyond that reality, there is an increasingly open antagonism toward biblical truth itself. What was once subtle has often become public and unapologetic. The authority of Scripture is questioned. Christian convictions are ridiculed. Faithfulness to God's design is frequently portrayed as backward or harmful.
The fractures within society seem deeper and wider than many have witnessed in their lifetimes. Institutions that once provided stability are weakening. Families are unraveling. Trust is evaporating. Confusion is spreading. Many people sense that something is profoundly wrong, even if they cannot clearly identify the root cause.
Scripture teaches that whenever a society persistently suppresses God's truth, there are consequences. Romans 1:18-32 describes a sobering pattern. Humanity rejects the knowledge of God. People exchange God's truth for lies. Sexual immorality increases. Natural boundaries established by the Creator are abandoned. Eventually, God gives people over to the consequences of their rebellion.
Three times in Romans 1 we read the solemn words: "God gave them over" (Romans 1:24, 26, 28). This is one form of divine judgment. It is not merely future wrath. It is God allowing individuals and societies to pursue the sinful paths they have chosen. The result is increasing darkness, confusion, and moral disorder.
"God's worst judgment is not war, famine, or disease. God's worst judgment is to abandon men to their own sinful desires." ~ John MaCarther
There is great wisdom in that warning -- I appriciate the love of those who warn wisely.
At the same time, we should exercise humility. While Scripture clearly reveals the principles of God's judgment, we should be cautious about claiming certainty regarding specific contemporary events. We can recognize patterns that resemble those described in Romans 1 without pretending to know all that God is doing in His providence. The Lord has not appointed us as infallible interpreters of every headline.
What is undeniable, however, is that many of the characteristics associated with a depraved or reprobate mind are increasingly visible throughout portions of government, education, media, entertainment, business, and popular culture. Behaviors once considered shameful are often celebrated. Common sense is frequently replaced with confusion. Objective truth is exchanged for personal preference. Good is called evil, and evil is called good, just as Isaiah warned centuries ago (Isaiah 5:20).
Yet even in such times, Christians must never surrender to despair. There are things that we can do, and God can do anything. Pray.
The gospel has flourished before in cultures far darker than ours. The Roman Empire was not transformed because Christians possessed political power. It was transformed because ordinary believers faithfully proclaimed Christ crucified and risen.
Politicians have their place. Laws matter. Elections matter. Civic engagement matters. Christians should pray, vote, serve, influence, and seek the welfare of their communities. But no politician can regenerate a human heart. No government can forgive sin. No election can produce revival.
Jesus Christ remains the only hope for stumbling, confused, and fallen people.
As Charles Spurgeon wisely said:
"The same sun which melts wax hardens clay."
The crisis of our age is not merely political, educational, economic, or cultural. At its root, it is spiritual. Humanity's deepest problem is rebellion against God, and humanity's deepest need is reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.
The answer, therefore, is the same answer that has always been true. We must proclaim Christ. We must pray. We must live holy lives. We must love our neighbors. We must speak the truth with courage and compassion. We must refuse both panic and compromise.
For while darkness may grow darker, the light of Christ has never been extinguished.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)
And until the Lord returns, that remains our confidence, our mission, and our hope.
It's true cuz He is absolutely true -- Jesus Christ is still the Ultimate Solution, and He still offers viable solutions to us.
You've been looking for the answer for living with real hope and peace during this time of spiritual crisis.
I respectfully appeal, if you have thus far enjoyed doing life here as an unbeliever but the fun has ceased (or hasn't yet), then old-fashioned repenting of sin (forsaking it and those places where you felt tempted to dive into it) and then simply coming to Christ on His terms. Oh the beauty of coming quickly (you don't need to clean yourself up before you approach Him. He is the Fisher who catches his fish and then He always cleans em). Oh how sublime, this establishing of a simple life where one actually enjoys close communion. Yep, one of prayer whenever there is any need or worry (developing a righteous ongoing non-stiff, non-judgemental religious vertical friendship that blesses all horizontal relationships) -- that is the best option! Sure, don't walk when it's time to run. I say sprint to Him.
Okay, So Here Are Ten Warning Signs Of A Culture In Colapse, In Petal To The Metal Spiritual Decline Happens—While Our Living Hope Can Still Be Had
There are moments when it feels as though the world has changed almost overnight. Many believers find themselves saying, "I never thought I would live to see the day..."
Not because evil is new—it isn't. Scripture teaches that mankind has always struggled with sin (Romans 3:23). But there are seasons when rebellion against God becomes increasingly public, celebrated, and institutionalized.
The Apostle Paul warned that "in the last days perilous times will come" (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Jesus Himself said that lawlessness would increase and many hearts would grow cold (Matthew 24:12).
As we look around Western culture, there are troubling signs that should awaken us—not to panic, but to prayer, faithfulness, and gospel urgency.
1. When Atheism Becomes Angry Rather Than Merely Skeptical
The issue is no longer simply unbelief. Increasingly, there is open hostility toward biblical truth and toward those who follow Christ.
"The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God'" (Psalm 14:1).
When men reject God, they do not become neutral. Scripture says they suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18).
2. When Christians Forget They Are in a Spiritual War
Many professing believers live as though Christianity were merely a hobby rather than a battlefield.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers..." (Ephesians 6:12).
The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground.
As J.C. Ryle wrote:
"True Christianity is a fight."
3. When the Name of Jesus Is Treated with Contempt
The name above every name is casually mocked, profaned, and ridiculed.
Yet Scripture declares:
"At the name of Jesus every knee should bow" (Philippians 2:10. Always see the whole context. Don't just listen to me or some other prognosticator.
The very Savior who is mocked today will one day be universally acknowledged as Lord.
4. When Marriage Is Viewed as Optional
God established marriage before government, culture, or civilization.
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife" (Genesis 2:24).
As marriage weakens, families weaken. As families weaken, societies weaken.
Strong families remain one of God's primary means of preserving order, stability, and blessing.
5. When Morality Is in Freefall
What previous generations blushed at, modern culture often celebrates.
Isaiah warned:
"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20).
Moral confusion is not progress. It is a symptom of spiritual drift.
6. When God's Word Is Marginalized
Many people know celebrity opinions better than they know Scripture.
Yet Jesus said:
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away" (Matthew 24:35).
Cultures rise and fall. God's Word remains.
Charles Spurgeon said:
"The Bible is not the light of the world; it is the light of the Church. But the world does not read the Bible—the world reads Christians."
7. When the Church Loses Credibility in the Eyes of Many
Some churches have abandoned biblical authority. Others have become indistinguishable from the culture around them.
Yet Christ still loves His church.
Jesus promised:
"I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18).
The answer is not abandoning the church but returning to biblical Christianity.
8. When Fear and Extremism Influence Nations
Violence, intimidation, and ideological fanaticism continue to threaten peace and stability across the globe.
Christians must reject hatred, reject vengeance, and proclaim the gospel to all peoples.
Our ultimate hope is not political power but the Prince of Peace.
"Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9).
9. When Anti-Semitism Spreads Again
The oldest hatred in history continues to reappear in new forms.
God told Abraham:
"I will bless those who bless you" (Genesis 12:3).
Christians should oppose anti-Semitism, love Jewish people, pray for their salvation, and reject prejudice in every form.
"My heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved" ~ The Apostle Paul (Romans 10:1).
10. When the Battle for Truth, Family, and Human Flourishing Intensifies
We are witnessing a clash of worldviews unlike anything many have seen in their lifetimes.
Truth still matters -- all truth is the Lord's.
Ideas and actions have consequences.
Beliefs shape future behavior. Past behavior often predicts future behavior, but one can become a new creation no longer enslaved to their old way of life and old nature.
Behavior among us shapes culture.
And culture shapes generations.
"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7 KJV).
Pray an honest pray, even if you don't fully recognize all you've done to hurt the Lord. Changing one's mind according to God's Bible truth can change the direction of an entire life for good. Even for the good over those around the person who was changed!
The Real Solution is a Person that God the Father sent to rescue us. Jesus.
The greatest problem in America is not ultimately political, economic, educational, or cultural.
It is spiritual.
The human heart needs reconciliation with God.
Jesus remains the answer.
Not as a slogan.
Not as a tradition.
Not as a cultural label.
But as the crucified and risen Savior who alone forgives sins and gives eternal life.
Billy Graham often said:
"The greatest news the world has ever heard is that God loves us and wants us to be with Him forever."
Jesus declared:
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
May Someone.. Anyone Appeal Appeal With The Facts?
If you do not know Christ, repent and believe the gospel while there is still time.
Don't merely walk toward Him -- it's run time!
Run to Him -- the Christ of the Bible.
Life is uncertain. Eternity is real.
Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Now is the time for the most important decision and prayer of your whole life. Can you think of one good reason to put it off?
And for believers, this is not the hour for fear, retreat, or despair.
It is the hour to pray more fervently, love more deeply, stand more courageously, preach more clearly, and shine more brightly.
We each could hyper-focus on many bad circumstances around us or live in denial. We each could bury our heads in the sand and ignore the real facts in order "to protect our personal peace."
I personally feel optimistic because I'm an optimist. Why not when God has a good plan? I'm not overly given over to PMA, but I like to be a positive person. Yeah, and I'd rather be a grateful, happy realist too who expresses it clearly, because I want others to be (long-term) safe and happy inside -- headed home with me. The darker the night, the more visible the light.
"O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Thro' death into life everlasting,
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion--
For more than conqu’rors we are!
His Word shall not fail you--He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!" ~ Helen Howarth Lemmel
What did you never think you'd ever see in your culture? To review, here's what I never thought I'd see in the USA.
Yikes. What I never thought I'd see is this stuff...
- When the Atheists, Antifa, Communists, News Media, and Islamists would join up together with the Democrats to keep fighting to take over all, and would become so triggered/angry/violent when they lose some battles and at other times. I miss Charlie Kirk!
- When Christians Wouldn't Know They Were in a Real War.
- When Jesus Would be So Profaned
- When natural marriage would become totally redefined and obsolete.
- When Basic Morality Would Be In Freefall.
- When the Bible would become more marginalized than it was before, but the Quran would constantly be passed out in schools.. even here in Texas.
- When the Church would be Irrelevant in so many young and older minds.
- When Jihad would stealthily happen by Democracy here (didn't think I see that at all), and that the Islamists would non-stop intimidate the entire world. Ever been to Dearborn.. with their 5 loud daily calls to pray starting at 5 am, and doing that stuff, their praying out on public roads when there are thousands of new mosques already built in the States (and we just don't get it that the moderate peaceful Muslims don't ever publically reject the violence and vulgar things said by these r a d i c a l s.. not even once).
- When Anti-S e m i t i s m would start spreading (post WW II) like gangrene with zero embarrassment even in the Universities, as America would turn her back on Israel (they've stayed our loyal friend and are still often attacked for no good reason at all.
- When this Battle of Worldviews and struggle over what the Bible calls the family, and even over honest voting in the West, would become so intensely fierce!
- When changing one's mind away from the evil -- from all the chaos, sin, and confusion towards a wholesome Way could save your entire Life. Admit it and quit it before God still helps! Even for the lives of those I described who keep on looting, keep r a p i n g unto death on the streets, and rioting. No sin is unforgivable!
I am more about the Solution and anyone finding real hope than merely living negative by stating the prob only! Hey, it's a good day to choose Life instead of what kills, even here and now!
