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Apr17 I was going to write a post

Yesterday, I was going to write a post about Don Imus, Snoop Dogg, and our disturbing society’s culture. I had picked the topic on Sunday night, but on Monday morning, I couldn’t write it. It didn’t seem very important anymore. Though our society’s culture—which includes radio hosts, rappers, movies, books, video games, religions, and the things taught in schools—most likely influenced the shooter at Virginia Tech yesterday morning, the fact that thirty-three people are dead seems to be of far greater importance.

I don’t think we can fully grasp that thought. Make a list of thirty-three people you know, and then imagine for a moment: They were all shot dead in a single day. God, have mercy on us. I can’t put into words the ache I feel for our depraved country. Even worse is the ache I feel for the countries in the Middle East that witness things like this every day. I don’t mean school shootings, mind you, but suicide bombings, massacres equal to this. Americans are shocked and grieved at this event. But for some this is not a rarity. Pray for them.

Last night I read a news article (which I have sadly lost the link to) where a student talked about being the last person to climb out the window of his classroom alive. His teacher, Liviu Librescu, stayed and blocked the door while the shooter attempted to get in. The student said that when he looked back, his teacher was dead.

I could talk about the causes of this tragedy. I could write pages about Don Imus, rappers, narcissists, cynics, the self esteem movement, horror movies, the world view presented in public schools, or whether or not we value life in our culture. But thirty-three people are dead, one of whom was the shooter. Thirty-two have been murdered and at least one of them died trying to save the lives of others. I would just like to honor that man, and request prayer for the families and friends of these people and for the United States in general.

Note: I apologize for rambling so much. I hate rambling posts, but I feel I have to ramble. I’m not going to outline talking points on this.

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