Fear of Corruption (PBS Survey)

Ravi Zacharias was in Montreal 2 weeks ago.

Out of the amazing talk he gave on WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN? one of the most startling facts he pointed out was a recent PBS survey (will post if I find the link)

This survey asks annually: What do you fear most in the world (i.e. what do you fear in the world that affects the world/society most).

For 10 years in a row the majority indicated Poverty and the Environment.

For the 1st time the majority indicated Corruption.

This is both interesting and scary.

This says we there's a hidden belief that humanity is "uncontrollable"
Boundaries, integrity, character, and ethics is losing ground.
For any society or culture, this can only indicate trouble.

Is there a solution? How can this change?
Does religion, atheism, secularism, or something else have an answer?


Psalm 15 is a great reminder of the kind of character that our culture needs. Living in Montreal right now, during the reports of corruption in government, organized crime, and construction - this psalm became an instant prayer for my city:

Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
    Who may live on your holy mountain?

² The one whose walk is blameless,
    who does what is righteous,
    who speaks the truth from their heart;
³ whose tongue utters no slander,
    who does no wrong to a neighbor,
    and casts no slur on others;
⁴ who despises a vile person
    but honors those who fear the Lord;
who keeps an oath even when it hurts,
    and does not change their mind;
⁵ who lends money to the poor without interest;
    who does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

Whoever does these things
    will never be shaken.