A Very Good Reason, By Roger Behra

SHORT COMMUNICATION 107

A Very Good Reason

By

Roger Behra

Two dozen adult Americans were asked what might be a good reason for so many murders and various other serious crimes being committed in America culture. Some very good reasons were given, but none of the reasons included the one that is going to be discussed in this communication, because it is never mentioned in normal everyday conversation or the medical profession.

All 24 people were educated and successful, and most of them (18 people) agreed once the likely reason was brought to their attention, analyzed, and discussed during a two hour conversation. Several people in the conversation knew someone who fit the likely reason, because they had serious criminal problems to face in their lives.

The very likely reason for so many horrendous murders and outrages crimes, never mentioned in the media or normal conversation, is this. Far too many people in the modern world, young and older, do not believe in God or any kind of eternal life after earthly life is over. Far too many people do not believe that late in eternity they are going to be accountable and have to answer for all their thoughts, words, and actions throughout their lives, and that nothing is lost in the passage of time.

When a non-believer feels that no eternal accountability is in order, a whole different type of thinking comes into effect, and that thinking can lead to very criminal activity, which most likely occurs. The number of non-believers in America has increased during the past few years, and so have murders, serious assaults on other humans, and suicides, especially among teenagers. Non-believers very easily believe that they have nothing to lose later on. It is the many that God´s judgement and everything to lose with a bad judgement is also in order. Believers know that God´s graces help to keep their moral compasses pointed in the right direction. The well heard of statement, “but for the grace of God, there would I go.” That is well worth repeating here.

The percentage of Americans who do not practice religious living has increased by 12 percent. That brings the total of irreligious living to nearly 60 percent. The non-believer group increased, by 7 percent. That total is 15 percent. There is no wonder why so many horrifying murders and other crimes and immorality have greatly increased also. There is no wonder why America´s prisons are overflowing with so many hardcore criminals. The correlation is definitive and increasing, and very costly for the American culture.

R. B.
08-23-09