Maybe we (as in all humans) are due in for a good, religious slap by the Almighty. As you pointed out, it’s been over two thousand years since we last had contact. It would take quite a wallop to reach all of mankind though.

As to why He would allow all the inhumanities to take place, I get your point about how a responsible parent cannot sit back and let their children do things they know can only lead to harm. I also can see that sometimes no matter what you do, no matter how well you try to bring up your kids and teach them values, no matter how much we try to avoid letting our kids fall prey to danger, stuff happens. My boys must be constantly watched or they’ll be consistently hurting themselves and each other. Sometimes, it seems like nothing works to curb their (what seems to be) propensity (and delight?) for pain. God has already done lots of things to show that he’s here. He parted the river, provided food in the desert, even sent his son to spread the Word. We, as humans, have rejected every single thing He’s done. We’re allowed to do that, though, because we all have free will.

I suppose my point in all of this is that He really does make himself evident. Have you ever seen a sunset and felt like it was made only for you? Have you ever admired the beauty of a flower? Have you ever encountered a person you just knew you were meant to know? I believe He works in this way. The question is not why isn’t He making himself known, it’s why aren’t we noticing everything He’s done (and continues to do) for us. We’re the ones distorting reality. We all really need to stop and listen (and obey!).

I met you at the workshop last night. Great blog! Fun stuff (so much more interesting than technical recruiting, IMO). I look forward to reading more of your posts.

Brian