I think the reason why the Connecticut shooting called so much attention is because of how innocent the young victims are. It is always so heartbreaking to see such young and innocent children caught in the middle of hate an violence. The shooters obviously had some psychological problems. But he did not have to bring children into his hate.
As a society, we should give up the right to bear arms. Gun control was a huge debate with this particular incident. This past October, my brother's best friend killed himself with a gun. After this year, my whole perspective on gun control has changed. When the Founding Fathers added the Bill of Rights, they were speaking from their time. In 1777, it was normal to have a weapon in your home for protection from animals. It is almost 2013. The only use of guns is to kill people. And most of the time, innocent victims are the result.
CST compels us to pray for the victims and the shooter. As much as we do not like to see it, the shooter has dignity as well. Every human being on this planet is a part of God. Everyone has dignity. It does not justify this heinous crime; however, we are called to forgiveness.
Forgiveness is the ultimate and only path toward healing. We must forgive. Jesus taught that we must forgive I'm order to be at peace. I believe non of us will ever forget the crime that has occurred in Connecticut. However, we must be forgiving people. It may take me weeks, months, years and even decades for me to forgive him. But at least I am trying to find peace with the shooter.
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