Nothing is new under the sun.
Yes, it seems the more things change, the more they stay the same. Even when it comes to how we respond to God and his messengers. Throughout history many good people have spoken of the goodness of God and our need to honor the Creator. Isaiah the prophet compared Israel to a well cared for vineyard that yielded a disappointing crop of sour grapes inspite of the tender loving care of God. When it came time to obtain his share of the produce, the tenants killed or beat his representatives.