Comments on: Are Things Really Worse Now?—Declinism Bias {Bias Day 16}

By: Lauren Renee Sparks

Lauren Renee Sparks — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:43:59 +0000

This is such a great series, Lisa. I think about this one a lot. My mom often tells me that my job as a parent is much harder than hers because of the technology and 24/7 information (true and false) my kids have access to. But there are many other issues that we are much more informed about and sensitive to (such as racial equality) that make this a better time. And we know the best time is ahead. When we get to see Jesus.

By: Calvonia

Calvonia — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:21:04 +0000

I am not familiar with the word, “declinism” but very familiar with the mindset. I heard my grandparents refer to “the good ole days”. Now I hear my peers talk about “getting back to normal”. I love your phrase “there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow because God will be there with us in it”. Not only will He be there, He is here now. Whatever we feel is not as good as it used to be (in our weak perspective) it is all in God’s plan and He is very present.

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:15:56 +0000

We are so prone to this. We want the familiar. We look back and forget the whole picture. There is nothing new about this. This remind me of the Israelites. They were always looking back to the good old days in slavery. White washing and forgetting the slavery they left behind. The good place they were headed.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:00:31 +0000

In reply to Barb Hegreberg. Ooh, good point about covid-19, Barb. Yes. It has definitely turned up my pessimistic side to new levels. I've really had to talk to God a lot about my attitudes. ;)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:55:07 +0000

In reply to Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog. Your comment resonates with me SO much, Ashley! Thanks for sharing these insights that from the very first family we had troubles. Nothing should surprise us after that. ;)

By: Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog

Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:24:05 +0000

LOVE… THIS …POST, Lisa! I didn’t know there was a name for ‘the good old days’ syndrome. 😀 I used to think like that so bad (and probably still have some areas), but then it hit me one day as I was reading about the first family to ever live: The very first son ever born on this planet murdered his own brother. Right off the bat. So I concluded that three has never been a ‘good old days’ when life was just superior or good. Since that revelation it’s really helped me to live in the moment and hope for the future, because even though there has never been a ‘good old days’ here, we will see those days in heaven. We have a bright bright future to hold onto.

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:12:43 +0000

Covid-19 has made declinists out of even the most positive people. How often do we hear, “When are things going to get back to normal”.

The world is forever changed by our experiences over the last year or so.

But God is still in control!

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:11:04 +0000

Another spot-on post, Lisa! I’d like to think I don’t cling to the good old days (which weren’t all the great as far as inequality), but I catch myself at work some times wishing people would stop trying to make certain changes because I liked things they way they were (while at the same time acknowledging the changes have helped ?). We are a contrary species, aren’t we?!