I'm worried for America's future, as our new leader is not the most competent, and it has been prophesied that this country would be crushed. In the end, I'm just going to pray for both it and its leaders.

Fady-I can't help but wonder if this is all a part of Bible prophecy. Nation will rise against nation. Revelation not mentioning the USA at all which means we would be as a Third world country if that (according to my mother). These riots having to do with creating turmoil. I had these thoughts swirling in my mind. I don't want to think of anything for sure but I wonder if this has deeper meaning. Either way, this world is changing, and changing fast

It seems like it's going to head that way. Heh, with. Mr. Trump now in office, I could definitely see America going into poverty and becoming a third-world country. And it seems as though Obama's presidency unlocked the doors to destruction. By allowing gay people to serve in the military, the forces have been thrown into disorder and disarray, which has not happened in decades. And while they are still scrambling to reorient themselves, foreign countries can invade smoothly and successfully. My dad believes that was Mr. Obama's intention from the start: to "break" the military from the inside out. And it's working. Any time now there could be an attack, and we won't be prepared.
I believe that God is going to or already has taken away the protective cover that He has blessed America with for the past number of centuries, allowing it to be destroyed and reduced to a lesser power. He has ordained all that will happen, but it's all for a good cause. I don't want to make guesses in case I am wrong, but I think that it will be to take away the pleasures and luxury that Americans have allowed to corrupt them so that they can realize their mistakes and return their eyes to the Deliverer of their country.

Sorry, that was pretty long. I tend to ramble a lot on certain subjects.

She looks nice thus far! ^-^This is quite an interesting point, and I don't approve of these riots, but, at the same time, I wouldn't worry so much, particularly regarding Trump's winning the election; remember that Congress is in charge, not him, and despite the majority of this branch being Republican, most of these members regret their decision on his being a candidate. Not to mention most of Trump's ambitions are unconstitutional and violate amendments, so Congress can't pass the majority of these outrageous law propositions even if they wanted to. And, as shocking as this may seem, Trump's becoming president is actually a blessing in disguise in some ways, as obscure as those reasons may seem.

Fady-It may not be be signs of the end, maybe it is. But it would sure sound like discipline what with how people these days are acting. Change is greatly needed. Things are going overboard what with the whole playing victim among many minority groups. It's like everyone wants to be treated like a special snowflake. That's not how it works. People should be treated how they treat others regardless of background. But it seems people have forgotten this golden rule. And I have noticed that people don't want to take responsibility for what wrong they do. Just own up to it! No wonder this world or the USA at least us falling apart. God is finally taking needed action

Whaley-And hopefully the rioters will grow bored and stop. They are acting like children and as such children will frequently stop whining with time if no one gives them attention. People these days really should've gotten proper discipline as kids

( @Ceta) Hopefully so. ^-^ Unfortunately, as far as lack of discipline is concerned, that could partially have something to do with those roughly two-thirds of American marriages ending abruptly in divorce at an early stage. Some kids never were fortunate enough to have received proper discipline and moral teaching in the midst of their biological parents' conflict. There are other reasons, as well, of course. But at a certain point, as I mentioned before, these individuals must realize that they are themselves, and they can alter their perception positively while keeping sight of the border between moral and immoral behavior, should they so choose to leave their comfort zone to pursue open-mindedness, wisdom, and understanding.

Anyone can, so long as they're willing to. ^-^

So it all goes back to the parents. My parents weren't exactly the ideal role models but I didn't turn out too bad compared to many in spite of a neglectful and ego filled father and an overprotective mother. It also could have to do with the worldview of "everything is just and that morality is subjective". This is inaccurate because even from a non Biblical view there are things we should agree on: murder is never justifiable, lying, cheating on a partner, theft are all harmful. So that by itself should debunk the big morality themes as being subjective. I just wish things could go better than how the world is going. I hope the state of things is discipline and not the end. It's cool living history but a bit frightening that this could be the plight of the world