[TheRealThing]

As Peter suggested, there are those who think things will just continue on, and on, and on. I do not. I certainly see things like the move closer to a cashless society, and IBM's "Watson," with a mindful eye at the eastern skies; however, I was mostly making a point about how human nature and politics dovetail.

Actually I believe in that particular reference, the idea is more that all scoff at the idea of the coming of Christ and the end of human history except of course, those who are TRULY saved. And these are not your garden variety Church goers who're merely impressed with a general need to honor God, but who nonetheless still retain full control over their own life and the decisions associated there with. These are those who trust fully in the finished work of Christ on the cross, cede control of their own lives to God, and make decisions based on what they believe He would want knowing and understanding that in being a believer, they are indwelled by The Holy Spirit and are thus guided reliably by His presence.

"Because stait is the gate, and narrow the way, which leadeth unto life, and FEW there be that find it." Life eternal and thus truth are unfortunately, gifts and privilege of the few. In saying that, I make no inference as to the spiritual state of anyone other than myself. :biggrin:

That does however explain why so few accurately interpret the times.