A Wretched World or A Damaged World

Even the world’s strongest corporations and safest banks are collapsing like dominoes. Why? How can it be?

There were signs of the coming credit crunch and subprime loan losses sometime ago. Why wasn’t there AnyNo one raise the alarm or make known to the public or create interest or awareness in its pursuit? At least I can think of a few possibilities of reactions from the people in the world today:
 

1.  Ignorance - there are masses of people who are really ignorant of what is going on in the world. They just live day by day. On the surface, it seems that their lives are less burdened and freer. But a closer look reviews a different picture. They are actually the victims and under the mercy of all the ‘big powers’ who manipulate the world economy to suit their likings and fill their pockets.
 

2.  Indifference - many people are just plainly indifferent to what is happening in the world. They are just interested in making money and earning a living. Of course, there are those who cannot make ends meet. But they are also those who are just not bothered.
 

3.  Procastinate - some knew about it but keep hoping that it will not come so soon. Their lifestyles did not change and they did not make any provision for the rainy days.
 

4.  Addiction - they are those who have gotten their hands wet and refuse to pull out.

The one word to describe the present stage of the world is SIN. It is due to the sinful desires and evil manipulation of human greed and pride. The Malaysian government keeps saying that we have strong fundamentals and we will not go into recession. The lesson of the 2004 Tsunami should serve as a reminder for all of us in the world. When the Earthquake occurred near Acheh, the giant Tsunami swept and killed hundreds of thousand of lives away. Though the city of Acheh was badly damaged and suffered greatly, the whole world too mourned and got mentally and morally affected. Now when the so-called strong nations in the world are affected, we are not spared either. The effects has not come yet but it will possibly come in a year or two. When it comes, it will take a full cycle of seven years to recover. It is like in Joseph’s days that the 7 bad years will completely wipe off the 7 good years.

First, we are in a wretched world. Corruption is rampant. All because of greed and power. Jesus has warned us that in the last days wickedness will increase many fold. We have to work very very hard to be SALT to prevent the decay; and to be LIGHT to distinguish and expel the darkness. The sad episode is that the Church is in such a confused state of affairs. Truth has been compromised by allowing the canon laws which are changed to suit the likings of humankind. Leaders are fighting for power and position irrespective of integrity and truth.

Second, we are in a damaged world. The moral and ethics of the world has gone to the drain. People no longer are interested in honesty and honour. Almost everything is measured by gain and satisfaction. Human beings have damaged the world by sacking and stripping it of all its good value.

Why are the people so terrible? corrupt? immoral? unethical? senseless? merciless?
 

Making lots of wealth in expense of the poor.
Putting Melamine into milk powder for quick gain.
Destroying lives for self satisfaction and belief.
Causing wars and unrest in order to sell more weapons.
Cheating as the prime motivator.
Lying as the way of life.

Is the Church able to offer help? When can the Church begin to help?  Can the world be better? Can the world look to the Church for leadership and compassion? What have we done?

(October 28th, 2008 posted in another place)