SHORT COMMUNICATION 127
Signs Our Times
By
Roger Behra
It is no secret that America’s culture has drastically deteriorated during the past 46 years and especially so since the year 2000. And the mainstream media is so slow in keeping everyone updated. There has been more cultural deterioration during the past ten years than during the previous 36 years. And there seems to be no end or reversal in sight. Adults and educators seem to not care or do not want to know about the children’s character or shortcomings.
But once in awhile a survey in published that gives an idea of what is really going on in the culture. And a survey was recently published in California revealed the following:
1. Of 29,760 high school students, 30% admitted stealing from a store.
2. 64% admitted cheating on a test.
3. Schools facilitate abortions of female students and keep that a secret from the parents.
4. Parents voted to not be informed of school facilitated abortions.
5. Adults are worried or excited about their children’s dishonesty and sexual behavior.
6. The indications are parents are not teaching their offspring correct and good moral behavior.
Here are some examples of adults not caring about their own shortcomings and character development. The first family of California is at the top of the list. Gov. Schwarzenegger had a motorcycle accident several months ago. It was learned at that time he did not have proper license to ride it. Very recently he was caught parking his car in a red no parking zone. His wife was seen talking on her cell phone while driving her car and also parking in a no parking zone. It is against the law in California to drive and talk on a cell phone. They exhibit above the law behavior it seems as they live their daily lives as adults. They are simply millionaire lawbreakers. A men kills four policemen in a restaurant. He escapes and run away. While he eludes capture, his family and friends protected him and supplied him with shelter, cell phones, cash, food, and first aid.
No one should be shocked or surprised about the survey or the actions in the examples given here. When 60 percent of America’s citizens do not practice religious living on a daily basis, the survey indicates the results of that kind of living. And that kind of living also indicates that no reversal of shortcomings and dishonesty in behavior can be expected soon. When adults, their offspring, and educators indicate their behavior flaws are not that important toward change, how can the cultural situation show any improvement? What we can expect, however, is America’s upside-down culture will continue as usual, with the percentages probably continuing to increase over time?
R.B.
12-6-09