There is, of course, the misplaced argument that humanity has advanced dramatically in the areas of technology

There is, of course, the misplaced argument that humanity has advanced 

dramatically in the areas of technology, medicine, the physical sciences, 

etc. Such an approach merely avoids the prime issues, to wit: In what 

manner have any of these advances actually improved how human 

beings relate to each other? With these advances, why do we still 

experience war, famine, terrorism, natural disasters, increased drug 

abuse, and the seemingly inexplicable levels of brutality that humans 

manage to suffer upon each other? Why do these events occur? Is there a 

purpose behind any of it? There is, of course, the misplaced argument that humanity has advanced 

dramatically in the areas of technology, medicine, the physical sciences, 

etc. Such an approach merely avoids the prime issues, to wit: In what 

manner have any of these advances actually improved how human 

beings relate to each other? With these advances, why do we still 

experience war, famine, terrorism, natural disasters, increased drug 

abuse, and the seemingly inexplicable levels of brutality that humans 

manage to suffer upon each other? Why do these events occur? Is there a 

purpose behind any of it? 

"The Creator and  The Creation"

(Compiled by Rob Taylor)