Yet, murderous eruptions of violence have been increasing year by year at a pace that parallels the accelerating shift from Biblical truth to an irrational emphasis on self-esteem. The boys who allegedly attacked him. . . were ruthless. 9 Girls are fast catching up with boys. In New Orleans, a 13-year old schoolgirl pulled out a knife and plunged it into a classmate's back. The lack of remorse baffles law officers.
People love evil.
Children gleefully watch televised death scenes that might have shocked hardened spectators in the old Roman coliseum. The lure of cruelty, violence, and occult horrors sell some of the most popular children's books as well as supermarket tabloids. By its mere exposure and availability, evil has been reinvented. And Satan grins. Many become spectators rather than participants in real community life.