I think when people pretend there isn't evil, it gives space for evil to flourish. And the more evil flourishes, the more people realize it eventually and seek rescue from God.

Was the pattern of the kings of Israel as well and even during the time of of the judges

Good point. Evil exists, there's no denying it. We shouldn't hide from it/ignore it. "Do not be afraid."

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One thing that I think is telling of the last 4 or 5 years, has been the causal speaking of good-evil happening in public.

10-15 years ago it was considered deeply embarrassing to talk openly about real forces of good / evil , God, Jesus, etc.

These days, even popular podcasters openly acknowledge it. To me thats one of the "hidden graces" of going thru all this darkness is that people are forced to acknowledge it for what it is.

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3 verses for those discouraged by the Epstein horrors

One thing that I think is telling of the last 4 or 5 years, has been the causal speaking of good-evil happening in public. 

10-15 years ago it was considered deeply embarrassing to talk openly about real forces of good / evil , God, Jesus, etc. 

These days, even popular podcasters openly acknowledge it. To me thats one of the "hidden graces" of going thru all this darkness is that people are forced to acknowledge it for what it is.