Godlessness

Bruce  Licht

What is the definition of “godlessness”? The Internet, in part, describes it as: “the state of lacking belief in God, an impious way of life, or a society having a declining sense of morality.” Where can godlessness be seen in our modern world? (1) Unfortunately, it is all around us. (2)  A short list includes:

A measurable decline of religious observance, service attendance, and overall belief in God.

A replacement of God with new idols such as money, technology, power, reputation, and self-worship,above the needs of others.

A rise in the idea that morality is a personal choice rather than a fixed, universal standard.

The government’s attempt to create its own “heaven on earth” through excessive laws, intrusive, heavy-handed actions, and technology that ultimately leads to a less free, suffocating existence.

Swelling immorality, such as the increased use of explicit sexual content, gratuitous violence, and substance abuse in popular movies, music, and television, as well as the acceptance of a casual "hookup culture that deteriorates moral boundaries, the sanctity of marriage and healthy relationships.

A notable rise in faith-based hate crimes around the world with many countries doing little about it. (3)

An erosion of the traditional family structure and values.

The shift in public education toward a purely secular, humanistic worldview where humanity, versus a “higher power,” is declared the ultimate moral authority.

The rise of environmentalism, where the creation is worshiped instead of the Creator.

The growing reliance on smartphones, social media, and immersive virtual reality as an escape from the real world, and genuine human relationships.

The unequal treatment under the law, where high-profile individuals avoid prosecution for actions that would lead to severe consequences for ordinary citizens, or where certain groups are wrongly vilified more than others.

The dishonesty of godless people within the media propagating falsehoods including: that tariffs do not stymie free-market growth and raise consumer prices, that governmental policies don’t often favor large corporations over small businesses, that the national debt and excessive government spending are unimportant, or ignoring the violent tactics of Antifa, saying that the U.S. border was secure, reporting inaccurate crime statistics, etc.

And, how Israel has had to fight an existential struggle against evil, yet many nations and people, in return for the terrorist’s unprovoked, blood-thirsty actions, want to reward them with their own state. (4)

What do all these examples have in common? There is a direct correlation between the removal of the God of the Bible from our lives and the increasing insanity of our world. The more absurd the story or events, the more you can assuredly assume that godlessness is associated with them.

Bringing the God of the Bible into society makes it very clear as to what is considered good and evil, right and wrong, and how we should all act. When a civilization does not have God as the center, there is nothing to be accountable to, and as a result, no reason to strive to act God-like.  In the end, it’s quite simple—it all comes down to God.