Certainly that knowledge did not make a difference in the Sandy Hook tragedy in which the shooter took direct aim at young children (and adults, too).
What kind of evil possesses a person to take lives as if life has no value? This is not something new. It has been happening since the beginning of recorded history. Those familiar with the Bible know that very early on a brother killed brother out of jealousy.
Ultimately in this world there is no answer for this kind of evil. Each generation deals with its mass killings or bombings or acts of hate. Each time we pray it will be the last. It won't be. It won't because of the evil that lurks in this world.
We are in the season of Easter proclaiming life and new life. We do not give in to evil but proclaim final victory over death and evil. Those without conscience can rob us of almost anything in this world, but they cannot take faith and hope. They cannot take the sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life.
And so we pray. God in heaven, bring peace to a troubled world. Bring comfort to those who have suffered loss. Bring soundness of mind and spirit to all. In the name of the one who looked evil in the face and won the battle for us, Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
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