The Western economy is the worst since 1709 (at least for the UK). The US economy is in free fall. But more importantly—the recent church scandals, including that of Falwell and Zacharias—are not to be minimized or shoved under the carpet. These scandals are seismic, and they signify a serious fall and humiliation to the Western church. The fire is burning. Will we have any gold, silver, and precious stones when the smoke clears?