I am always perplexed by people saying the world is getting worse and not better--even those who aren't religous. The world is better now than it ever has been. Why? Because of science and technology. And it will get better because of human progress not manmade fears like God.

The past will always be idealized as having been the best in such in such era. However, due to my fascination with history, every time I read about a past time period or watch a special on The History Channel I'm always amazed at how good we have it now; our comforts, our medicine, and especially in America our growing tolerance towards others who may not hold our own beliefs or nonbeliefs.