Again, I throw no stones!

Sinful behaviors can vary depending on cultural, religious, or moral frameworks. In the context of general American society, some behaviors are often considered sinful from a religious perspective, particularly in Christianity. These may include:

• • • Adultery
    • Lying
    • Stealing
    • Murder
    • Coveting (desiring something belonging to someone else)
    • Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs)
    • Greed
    • Dishonoring parents
    • Gossip
    • Lust (pornography, infidelity)
    • Idolatry (putting material things or personal ambitions above spiritual values)

In terms of statistics for sinful behaviors in the U.S., here are some related data points:

• • • Adultery: According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 25% of married men and 19% of married women have had an affair.
    • Lying: A study by the University of Massachusetts found that 60% of people lie at least once during a 10-minute conversation.
    • Substance Abuse: According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 19.3 million Americans aged 18 or older had a substance use disorder in 2020.
    • Violent Crime: The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program reported 1.3 million violent crimes in the U.S. in 2020.
    • Pornography: Studies estimate that approximately 40 million American adults regularly view pornography.
    • Dishonoring Parents: While harder to quantify statistically, surveys indicate strained family dynamics related to generational gaps, family conflicts, and societal changes.

These behaviors are viewed differently depending on individual, community, and religious beliefs, and the statistics reflect broader societal trends rather than moral assessments.

Here is one of my many theories:

God keeps giving us the same negative scenario* until we no longer react to it.

Sleep in the storm vs cry and worry.

*based on variables we cannot control

God’s goal is for us to have peace and trust in Him.