There is a lot to be observed through the way in which many ancient civilisations have risen and then fallen, throughout the history of our species. One common factor seems to be prevalent at all times and that is the fact that these civilisations have become far too obsessed with greed.

Given the historical events of the Roman Empire and its subsequent decline, we should all take very seriously the messages from the past. It is often wars over property and land which are the root of such conflicts. Mans greed for opulence and prosperity brings him face to face with extinction. It is only through understanding these facts that we can avoid this fate.

Perhaps, more prehistoric religious beliefs helped to play a part in these demises. Consider ancient Greece, as an example, where the local inhabitants of this corner of the Balkans would have fervently believed in the fact that the Gods and Goddesses were watching over them. What a shock then, when their world would have encountered problems; they would have been adamant that the Gods were punishing them in some way or other.

As for the Romans, their demise definitely does seem to have transpired over a yearning for more and more property and land. Let’s face it, throughout the centuries of their existence, they were never exactly a peace-loving civilisation now, were they?

Worryingly, when you consider the average contemporary human being, you soon reveal an individual who is equally keen to accrue as much wealth and property as he can. At a time when the world’s resources are depleting at a staggering rate, this does not seem to suppress his desire to abstract as much out of his life, as he possibly can.

It suffices to say that not all of the 6 billion individuals on this planet can keep this greed up for much longer. Sooner or later something is going to snap and you don’t want your children or grand children to be caught up in the middle of the what will ensure as a result.