Human Nature Since Covid

[curlyfries81]

I don't know about you but I find people, on the whole, less kind, more rude and impatient and generally less helpful now than before Covid, and possibly more aggressive and selfish.

Other people I know have remarked on this too.

What are you thoughts?

[curlyfries81]

The after-effects will reverberate for some time to come, davebro.

 

I'm sorry to hear that, JinnyJoan. It must be a tough thing to accept. 

[rowanwitch]

Funny, I have found the complete opposite, the stress and threat seemed to motivate  those in my immediate community,  the checking in older, more vulnerable neighbours, a setting up of a lifts system to get non drivers to appointments,  all sorts of things.  I think it brought home to people that it's better when we look out for one another.... No sign of it stopping either

[PsalmEquipt]

"Fear makes cowards of us all" means that when we are gripped by fear, it can paralyze us and prevent us from taking action, essentially turning even the bravest people into cowards.
The personal, physical, and financial hardship associated with Covid was fear-inducing for many.
I Samuel 17:32 "And David said... Let no man's heart fail... thy servant will go and fight..."
Peace and confidence come with knowing God is on your side. A strong man without God is weak, and a weak man with God on his side is strong.
I John 4:16 "And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."
Scriptural knowledge offers stability that only God can provide. When heard and believed, the Bible can change lives and entire communities.
I Thessalonians 2:13 "...when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe."
Let's accept personal responsibility as part of the solution needed. Allow the joy of a healthy living plan to be the impression we leave for others.
Jeremiah 15:16 "Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts."

[nailedit]

What a load of bull ^^^

[nailedit]

A question about a pandemic and a load of Bible nonsense is spouted (Non of which is to do with a pandemic. Which, incidentally, non of the Bible writers knew about)...

[New Judge]

What about the plague of locusts?  🤣 🤣

[nailedit]

I'll raise you another 9 plagues NJ 😁

[jourdain2]

Since Covid we and many other villages and associations have found that people are simply not coming out as they did. 2 luncheon groups in villages down the valley have folded.

Our Community Centre is struggling as it never did before, our church congregation is down to about 10 regulars from nearly 20 and the local pub is really struggling - despite being excellent and the only pub in 5 miles minimum in any direction.  The youngsters just aren't coming out and joining in quizzes, chocolate bingo etc..

Everyone is very worried about what happens when we have to give up.  Local society will stop.  People are locked into their own houses and screens.  Can't be good for society.

[Scarlett]

I think everyone in the UK is pretty depressed with the way things are, and it seems to have got much worse since 2020. I think we lost any sense of hope which we previously may have had, and this probably results in a bad mood.

[horselady]

I agree.  People seem more unhappy somehow which makes them less amiable.  I think the pandemic had a lot to do with it, it certainly affected our grandchildren, the teenagers are so anxious all the time, which they never were before and that's made all of us less happy. I'm not rude to people but do feel a bit ratty when I'm shopping, driving etc.