Tragedy struck a college campus yesterday when a lone gun man killed 33 people and wounded 26, the worst in US history. Our hearts go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones, including one eastern Iowan.And the blame game has ensued. First, the blame was directed at school officials for not acting soon enough to warn students. Then, there was talk about the security at the school. And even though we haven't heard it yet, the whole "outlaw guns" thing, although they did make mention on the news tonight about the fact that the guns were legal and registered. The blame game has ensued.
This is not about a student who snapped. I believe that this student had been prepared during his entire life for this moment. We live in a culture that has devalued life. An unborn child can be aborted at will, legally. They have been trying to get euthanasia legalized for quite some time now. It is ok to kill before they are born, and then choose who can live and who can die at the end of life.
In Columbus Ohio a school bus driver is told not to say "Merry Christmas" because it might offend someone. The ten commandments are no longer welcome and Christmas and Easter breaks have been replaced with a more political correct name. It is sad that Christians are seen as extreme with dangerous teachings. As a follower of Christ and the teachings of the Bible, I wholeheartedly and categorically reject the taking of innocent life.
If you ask me, I think we are blaming the wrong people. God's word provides us an answer to this evil act. Man is sinful, horribly so. Without God, we are all hopeless and in the end are capable or even diabolical acts of evil. This is the clear and plain teachings of the Bible. (Romans 1)
Jesus came to die on the cross for our sins so that we could have eternal life. I wish that the student who did this would have known Jesus and his love.
Please join me in saying a prayer for the families of those who lost loved ones, those who were wounded, and the survivors who will be heading to class where so much pain was inflicted.
Dear Jesus, Comfort the bereaved, honor the memory of the deceased, and challenge the living that life is worth living, even in painful circumstances. Please help those affected to seek to forgive this troubled student and to move on with their lives knowing that our lives are in your hands. In Jesus name, Amen.
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That would be Virginia Tech..
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I stumbled upon your blog and read it with sadness. Yes, extreme, dangerous teachings. It's amazing how christians believe their way is the right way and the ONLY way.
dear anonymous,
first of all, thanks for taking the time to post a comment on my blog. I really appreciate it and respect you for doing so.
I have a question about your statement that christians have dangerous teachings? I am curious to know what you believe in the bible is dangerous teaching? I am confused by that statement.
I think if anyone would take an unbiased, objective look at the teachings of the Bible (not its abuses throughout history)they would find that the Bible gives an explanation and solution to the problem of depravity of mankind. That solution is found in the person of Jesus Christ...and it was he himself who claimed that his way was the only way to heaven, not me.
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