In times like this

In times like this
By: Dr. (Rev.) Simisola Abeni

One of the “penalties” of living in this time and age, the so-called ‘IT (Information Technology) or Innovation Age’, that is changing faster and faster, is the average person’s inability to handle all of the change.

 “What change?” one may ask. 

· Today, relationships are changing;

· The business world is getting more complex;

· Societal values are degenerating as never before;

· The family system which is the main crux or basis of any society is breaking down in every nation of the world;

· The craze for money and all manner of immorality are now the in-thing;

· High unemployment and job length is shortening while debt is increasing;

· There is an unprecedented global climate change accompanied by untold mishaps, hardships, and wanton destructions;

· What about the global economic crisis that defiles all known economic remedies both in the developed and developing nations?

· At a time like this, economic theories and policies are no more predictable and effective, and the existing economic institutions are now in shambles;

· What about the upsurge in violence and crimes – insecurity everywhere you go in the world? Today, the alarming rate of crime among the youths has become worrisome, the world over;

· Assassinations and terrorism have become in-thing and common parlance to settle scuffles/racial differences, business deals, and political opposition;

· What about the unprecedented global epidemic and pandemic outbreaks?

…and lots more

All the above-mentioned situations culminate in people living in fear and despondency, thereby leading to poor health and high incidence of STRESS, TERMINAL SICKNESSES, and ultimately, premature DEATH.

(Dr. (Rev.) Simisola Akanji is the Senior Pasotr of Christ Refuge Mission, Alafara, Ibadan, Oyo State-Nigeria.)