Musing – Are We Suffering from “Normalcy Bias”?

 Prayer Musing – Are We Suffering from “Normalcy Bias”?

What’s going on that we have accepted as “Normal”?  Here are a few things we may not like, but these are happening around us and becoming our “Woke” American way of life:  

Statues & History being deleted; Founding documents declared “harmful”; Divisiveness & Fear; Total Disregard for biblical morality; Christian persecution; Watered down & sold out Christian churches; Promoting a One World Government; Censorship of Free Speech (News media, Education system, Social Networks); Disrespect for lives of babies & elders; Erosion of Liberty (Mandates, Passports, Gun control); Corrupt voting; Court packing; Inflation with taxes & rising debt; Politicized Military; Free stuff buying votes & power; Bought Politicians (So Government run by tech giants, billionaires, shadow figures, but not “of the people”); etc.   

These changes are becoming our way of life, right from the ungodly socialist Marxist playbook.

“Normalcy Bias” refers to a mental state people enter when facing a disaster.  People underestimate both the possibility of a disaster and its effects.  Therefore they fail to adequately prepare for a disaster and assume that if it never has occurred then it never will occur.  People have difficulty reacting to things they have not experienced; so they tend to rely on ambiguities to infer a less serious situation. 

Here’s some Historical examples of “Normalcy Bias”:

·      Vesuvius Volcano erupted, the residents of Pompeii watched for hours without evacuating. 

·      Thousands of people refused to leave New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approached.

·      Insufficient vests & lifeboats to evacuate passengers on the Titanic & people ignored evacuation orders.

·      Fukushima nuclear plant officials were convinced a reactor meltdown could never occur.

·      Soccer match fire, people watched and ran too late!  Restaurant fire people finished the steak, until too late!

·      70% of 9/11 survivors spoke with others (i.e. phoned home) before leaving. 

·      In a few weeks after September 11, 2001, we returned to daily matters, back to “normal”!
   And Afghanistan’s troubled bailout occurs September 2021, exactly 20 years later. 

·      German Jews - The Nazi genocide of six million Jews is a stark reminder of “normalcy bias.”  After knowing that friends, family, and other Jews were being taken against their will, many still stayed put, refusing to believe something life-threatening was going on.  They didn’t flee their homes and countries when they had the chance.  (I’ve cried at those sites & memorials in Europe.)

What might a Socialist America be like?  Some think it will happen in less than 6 months to a year. 

Many concerned Christians are relying on Jesus to return, but what if He doesn’t?   Are we ready for the inevitable living conditions we may have to endure?   

People ask – “What can I do?”    One answer – “Pray – individually and in groups!”

Points to ponder

Are we caught in a “Normalcy Bias”?  

What’s needed to overcome a “Normalcy Bias”?   Answer –
Somebody to take charge & give direction.      Are we willing to die in order to help?

What’s the Church of Jesus Christ most afraid of … Covid?    or   People going to Hell?

Can we really be  Passive Christians?   or   Can a real Christian remain Passive?

Do we think a “Great Spiritual Awakening” is really needed?   How important is it?

♫  They rush on the city, they run on the wall,  Great is the Army that carries out His Word.
The Lord utters His voice,  before His army, …  Sound the alarm in My Holy Mountain.
Blow the trumpet in Zion, Zion;   Sound the alarm,   Sound the alarm…♫ 

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                      September 21 2021
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith”
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