Crimes That Shook Societies in the World Today, What Went Wrong?

Viswasruti thumbnail
Posted: 3 months ago
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Has “Safe and Secure” Lost Its Meaning Amid the Noise of Violence and Cruelty?

When selfish motives replace compassion and peace, the whole world bears the cost, through conflict, confusion, and moral decay. No scripture or sermon seems to reach such hardened hearts, because wisdom only works when one wants to listen.

A mass shooting occurred at Brown University in Rhode Island, USA on December 13, 2025.

A gunman opened fire inside the Barus & Holley engineering building during a final exam review session, killing 2 students and injuring 9 others. Authorities described it as a mass shooting; the motive is still under investigation.

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On December 14, 2025, a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, targeted people attending a Hanukkah celebration, a Jewish holiday event.

One gunman was killed by police, and the other was wounded and taken into custody. The event was packed with people, including families, celebrating Hanukkah.

Australian authorities have declared the Bondi Beach attack a terrorist attack.

This kind of targeted violence is classified as hate-motivated terrorism because the victims were chosen for their identity or religion.

Violent attacks like these can feel terrifying, especially when they target ordinary gatherings or educational institutes.

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Has safety lost its meaning in the Noise of Violence?

These tragedies leave behind grieving families, shattered dreams, and a haunting silence that words can never truly fill. smiley19

Are unaddressed anger and deep psychological distress the root causes behind such heinous crimes that erode the foundations of a humane society?

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Sutapasima thumbnail
Posted: 3 months ago
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Mangal ki maha dasha on entire world .

Viswasruti thumbnail
Posted: 3 months ago
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Originally posted by: Sutapasima

Mangal ki maha dasha on entire world .

Many astrologers predicted that 2025 is the toughest year for mankind.

But cruelty against fellow beings is happening since a few decades, and man is not learning anything from religion or holy scripts. We are living dangerously in this world today! Let us hope for the revival of peace in every human heart.

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Posted: 3 months ago
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How can people think, to take revenge on a person or an ideology they are entitled to kill innocent people who have nothing to do with any of that?

The mind set needs to be changed. Who can change their mind?, is a million dollar question.

Rosyme thumbnail
Posted: 3 months ago
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One of the attackers in Australia is an Indian it seems who migrated to Australia long back on student visa.

Viswasruti thumbnail
Posted: 3 months ago
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Originally posted by: Rosyme

One of the attackers in Australia is an Indian it seems who migrated to Australia long back on student visa.

Yes, he is from Hyderabad .
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Posted: a day ago
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What you’re expressing is something a lot of people feel when they hear about such incidents—it creates a sense that safety is becoming fragile, even in places that are meant to feel secure like schools or public celebrations. Events like the Brown University shooting December 2025 and the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack 2025 shake that basic trust. When violence enters everyday spaces, it doesn’t just harm the victims—it affects how society as a whole perceives safety. But I don’t think “safe and secure” has completely lost its meaning. What has changed is our **awareness and exposure**. With constant news and social media updates, we see incidents from across the world in real time, which makes it feel like danger is everywhere, even if statistically many places are still relatively safe in daily life. At the same time, your question about root causes is important. In many such cases, factors like: * unresolved anger * psychological distress * ideological extremism * social isolation do play a role. But it’s rarely just one reason. These acts often come from a **combination of personal issues and larger societal influences**. What is worrying is when empathy starts decreasing and people become desensitized. That’s when the feeling of “moral decay” you mentioned begins to seem real. Still, there is another side that often goes unnoticed—after such tragedies, communities come together, support each other, and authorities strengthen systems to prevent future incidents. That shows that compassion hasn’t disappeared. Safety today may feel more uncertain, but it hasn’t lost its meaning entirely. It has become something that requires **more active effort—from individuals, communities, and systems—to maintain**. Your concern is valid, but it’s also a reminder that the answer isn’t just fear—it’s awareness, mental health support, stronger social responsibility, and not losing empathy even in difficult times.

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