The sages of the Kabbalah have taught that the Sixth Millenium parallels the sefirah of Yesod, number six of the lower sefirot.  For this reason, Shmirat HaBrit is the test of our times. As the time of our final redemption approaches, in order to reach the palace of Malchut, first we are tested in the raging waters of Yesod. This is the underlying spiritual cause for the alarming increase of promiscuity and pornography in the world. The good news is that while the problem is great, there is a tikun.  Just as it worked for Eliahu HaNavi, it can also work for us today.