Too Quiet Silent Majority

To desensitize something is to remove or reduce its sensitivity. We’ve seen a lot of that in our society over the past twenty years and most people haven’t even recognized it. In the state of Texas, such things as pari-mutuel track betting on horses and the state lottery were very sensitive issues when first proposed. It took several years for each to become a part of society through a positive public vote. How did this happen? Because, those wanting to see it happen simply kept telling the public how good a thing they were passing up. Okay, so what happened as soon as each of these proposals passed the public “yes” vote? Big contrives cropped up about money. Who gets paid what and exactly where is all this money going once the state gets its hands on it? The Fed does the same thing all the time. Issues are desensitized just enough to get the votes it takes to pass laws, good or bad, for the general population, as long as a few more “good buddies” are made, everything’s going to be fine, not to worry. I’m happy to see some of the desensitizing isn’t working as apparent in the national vote this month. The voices of the people were heard loud and clear on several issues and I for one am happy to see it.
Could we learn something from the now defunct USSR? Known once again as Russia, the government officials are hard at work ridding the country of the things that brought it under the control of socialist. A headline seen not long ago stated, “Russia Bans All Gambling And Shuts Casinos” Why did they do it? Moscow deputy mayor, Sergei Baidakov, said the ban was “to protect the health of society”. Even some of the addicted gamblers thought the ban might help them. “Maybe this is all a good thing. I’m a family man and come here every day and lose all my money. I’ll be happy to see them (casinos) go”’ said a 40-year-old Muscovite. Not long after that, another headline appeared, “Religion Will Return To Public Schools In Russia”. It is estimated that only about five percent in that country are “observant believers” in Christianity. So, what has Russia learned that we haven’t? I wonder how long it will be before Russian’s have problems like those in South Carolina. Specialty automobile license plates featuring the words “I Believe” are being challenged in federal court. How long do you think will it be before the USA is known as the ACLUSR (American Civil Liberties Union Social Republic)? In the words of comedian, Yaakov Smirnoff, “What a country!”
“Your dog bit me and I’m going to sue you!” “Never mind”, came the reply. “I’ll give you $100 to settle out of court.” “I’ll take the money”, satisfied but curious, “say, what are you laughing at?” “That’s a counterfeit bill”, said the jokester, “what are you smiling about?” Having to admit defeat, “Your dog bit my wooden leg.”
[Luke 16: 8] “…for the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of light.” The silent majority is being desensitized to a point of defection from the truth. The conservative Christian is scared to open its mouth for what is morally right or wrong in fear of political correctness and is no longer shrewd with their own kind, “children of light” concerning God’s word and righteous living. The church is being desensitized from without and within by those picking apart God’s word to make it more palatable. The church is not a democracy. The laws of righteous living cannot be compromised and expect the same promised blessings too.