Dont say that. Part of it has to do with US hegemonial culture, in my (poetic.. ) mind.
So as the US removes itself militarily from the world stage (this is not me suggesting, that it should, its what the US curretly does, slowly at the current time), the society may change a little (significance of weapons), and the number might decline.
This is lateral thinking on my part (not entirely sound logic ). Could happen though.
Culturally - parts of the US are basically "Sparta" for the world stage.
Its pax americana, that leads to this kind of symbolism (weapons still are culturally important to you) - I think.
h**ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufCxLjBi97M&feature=youtu.be&t=195
edit: Watch the video a little until you hear the pastors speech and the cadets commentary. Dub track is german, sadly - but you can still make out the english original lines. This is a culture thats still very much part of the american ethos.
I understand your point. I don't want to say that but it is the truthful. It is not getting better anyway. Even in 1500 or less before we born.. Same hatred and killing existence. Nothing's new. Right now, it is much worse than ever before.
you forget mohammeds (sorry for misspellings) return after Jesus (for those who believe it's kind of a difference).
and that for some it's elliah that will return...
i don't believe in any of these fairytales, but still, you should at least consider there's more than one religion here.
I respect your belief. No problem.