With increasing frequency, strongly worded statements are issued by leading figures in response to worsening crime, decaying moral standards, and declining interest in church doctrine and practice.
Kuna kuritegevus kasvab, moraalinormid käivad alla ning huvi kiriku õpetuste ja tavade vastu kahaneb, on silmapaistvad isikud hakanud üha sagedamini jõulisi avaldusi esitama.