This morning after packing my son’s lunch and
helping him prepare for his weekly spelling test, I began reading the morning
headlines. Across my laptop screen I see the yellow “Breaking News” update. It
read "Connecticut Elementary School Shooting.” As I read it, it was a pretty vague
article-not much information as of that point. At 9:54 am I received a text
message from a friend asking if I had heard. By then it was conformed that
there were 27 dead. Of course the questions begin: Why? Who could do such
things? Facebook was being flooded with related post; people are praying for
the victims. No sooner did the Bob Costas begin blaming guns; while this is not
meant to be politicized, but can I point out that all the mass shootings with
the exception of one have taken place in Gun Free Zones and or places where
carrying guns have been banned.
Instead of blaming abstract objects how about we
look at the changes being pushed on society? We are living in a society in
which ethical relativism is the popular position due to differing cultural moral
codes. However, relativism ignores the fact that this position lacks any form
of absolute judgment concerning right and wrong. This simply means that right
and wrong lose their definitions and everyone can form their own definitions
according to their own thinking. This is a sobering thought in light of all the
dysfunction and perversion that people have been exposed to through music,
movies, and various influences. Have you ever wondered how many gruesome killings
kids witness on television/cable? It is interesting that if you are against tax
payers funding abortion, and birth control you are considered part of the “War
on Women” but, nothing is ever said about so-called music artist who constantly
refer to women with the B-word. Indeed our society has lost the value of life;
a prime example being abortion.
Let’s consider our schools. A misunderstanding of
the US Constitution banned official prayer from schools. Institutions that were
founded on Judeo Christian principles are forced to remove their landmarks
simply because someone might find them offensive. (And if you quote separation
of church and state you’re an idiot and you know nothing of the Constitution!)
What is worse is those who can take a stand instead keep quiet, and far too
many Christian are too busy waiting to repost T.D. Jakes' newest tweet. Meanwhile
all the warning signs remain ignored. Just the other day upon reading about the
shooting in Oregon I thought to myself, get ready because it’s going to get
worst! There is more to come.
No doubt it is a sad day in America; this amazing
country is no longer what it used to be. We are now dealing with the monster
created by entitlements, Hollywood, political correctness, and guilt. So what
can be done? What good is prayer in schools if there is no prayer in our homes?
What good will come if the tragedy and the victims are forgotten? September 11,
is only remembered but once a year. It’s not guns that are the problem, its evil
being expressed. I’m sorry Mr. John Lennon but imagining the absence of God has
gotten us nowhere!
American, it’s
time we get back to God. It’s time to pray, it’s time to pay attention to our
kids. It is imperative that we restore the values and principles that have been
neglected for so long. It’s time to take a stand, and fight for our children.
We must do our part to fight for what is right. I implore you today to pray for
those affected by today’s tragedy. Hold your children, love them and teach them
to value life.
