text: whatever happened to personal responsibility? theres alot of questions latley pointing out the killing of women and children in the bible, such as the flood, or the prophecy in isaiah.  god gave them warnings, a chance to repent, and yet people, knowing that they were acting against god, decided to ignore it. and yes, their children died, for the choices they made. the parents themselves, by ignoring god, brought death to themsleves and their families.   god gave them a chance, were they not personally responsible for what happened? they had an out, they didnt take it. people ultimately are responsible for the actions they take.  we are all beings that have a mind and should be able to use it.  the problem is you are going to see those type of examples in a world where its easier to shift blame then to take the responsibility.    it's so much easier to shift the blame saying i was abused, or this happened to me, so feel sorry for me.  in this way the person becomes a victim and the blame and responsibility is shifted to another source.  this creates an endless cycle as the blame just keeps getting shifted.  in doing so those originally responsible often get sympathy and their deeds will not seem so bad to many.  personally, its tiring to consistently see someone push the blame away that way.  we as people are individuals and ultimately responsible to what happens to ourselves.  if you are strong enough to shirk your responsibility to others or yourself, then you should be strong enough to say, "yes, i'm responsible."    however this type of blame game will continue as long as society allows it to and thus is shifted to the deeds of the past.