Lack of Family Values Exposes Our Youth
Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit people for labor or commercial sex. It is a global problem that affects millions of people around the world, including men, women, and children. According to the International Labour Organization, 21 million people are victims of forced labor, while the Global Slavery Index estimates that 40.3 million people are trapped in some form of modern slavery, including forced labor and forced marriage.
The breakdown of family values and moral ethics has contributed to the rise of human trafficking. As society becomes more materialistic, people become more willing to exploit others for profit. The lack of values and ethics has also created a generation of people who don’t value human life as sacred. This has made it easier for traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals, such as children, who have no one to protect them. With stronger families and strong men to protect them, traffickers will find it much more difficult to exploit youth and the consequences much more immediate.
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The Psalm 77, as recently portrayed in the Christian show The Chosen, presents the cry for help and desperation of people who are struggling with pain and loss, which is often the case for those in servitude and slavery.
The show sets the scene with Simon and his wife trying to reconcile the loss of their stillborn child while they are witnessing Jesus heal others around him, even non believers. How often do those in servitude and slavery cry out in this way.
“I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint. You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked: “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?””
Psalms 77:1-9 NIV
It is important to acknowledge the emotional and psychological impact of human trafficking on its victims. The trauma that they experience can have long-lasting effects on their mental and physical health.
It is crucial that we take action to prevent and combat human trafficking. One way to do this is to support organizations that provide services to victims of trafficking. These organizations offer a range of services, including shelter, counseling, and legal assistance. They also work to raise awareness about the problem of human trafficking and advocate for stronger laws to protect victims and prosecute traffickers.
Another way to combat human trafficking is to educate ourselves and others about the issue. We can learn about the signs of trafficking and how to report suspicious activity to law enforcement and the human trafficking hotline. We can also speak out against the exploitation of vulnerable individuals and support policies that protect human rights and dignity.
In conclusion, human trafficking is a global problem that affects millions of people. We must take action to prevent and combat human trafficking by supporting organizations that provide services to victims, educating ourselves and others about the issue, and advocating for stronger laws to protect victims and prosecute traffickers. We must also recognize the emotional and psychological impact of human trafficking on its victims and work to provide them with the support they need to heal and recover.
