One is obliged to marvel at the paucity of introspection displayed by those that Wretchard castigates. It is almost as if they believe ‘I have a thought, therefore it must be correct and righteous’. A deeply disturbing amalgam of arrogance and guilt that is devoid of reason.

Guilt reaction surfaces in every aspect of their conscience. Guilt because we emit CO2, because we consume flora and fauna, because we defecate and urinate, because we are prosperous and successful, because we are technically more advanced, and because our predecessors enslaved others.

Arrogance in believing that we know enough to solve the problems of mankind, that if the world would just follow our dictates, everything would be fine. Arrogance that all evil will disappear once everyone has a suitable shelter, adequate sustenance, and proper health care. Their will be no crime, no reason for harming others, and no more war.

Our solution will really work this time, they tell us, because it will be us in charge and we have all the answers. ‘Oh, oh, pick me, teacher. I have the answer.’

Couple that with failure to introspect, to self-criticize, to exercise discernment and another catastrophe awaits.

For those who are believers, know that God controls the history of mankind, and that it will unfold according to a predetermined plan. Apart from performing our duty as best we can, our surest hope is to learn more of the word and execute 2 Chronicles 7:14.