Comments on: See No Evil

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By: mjvt

mjvt — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:32:58 +0000

As I listen to the news and read these articles, I have to think that the terrorists are being pretty successful. We’ve become afraid of stating the obvious, of speaking the truth–especially if the situation involves a Muslim. I also begin to wonder if we’re being “terrorized” not only by suicide bombers but also by those who place political correctness, tolerance, and acceptance above good policy and common sense. In many situations, people are afraid of speaking their mind because doing so brings stiff penalties.

By: ct melbourne

ct melbourne — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:12:33 +0000

I wonder whether they would’ve reported differently if he was a Christian.

Interesting, and with similar tone, insight from Andrew Bolt (columnist in an Australian newspaper)

http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/andrewbolt/index.php/heraldsun/comments/column_hiding_the_why_of_the_fort_hood_jihad/

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:10:17 +0000

“I wonder how many media commentators looked at George Tiller’s killer as a victim.”

Brilliant!

By: nebcanuck

nebcanuck — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:57:08 +0000

I don’t think it’s wrong to say that he was a victim, in some sense of the word. I think of the book The Shack in how well it demonstrates that evil often traces back to evils that were perpetrated against the person in the past. As Christians, we would be wrong if we tried to say that any person’s actions are completely isolated from the chain of events which led them to make the decision to harm someone, even in a case as extreme as this.

The key is understanding and communicating that demonstrating causes does not justify the sin. Regardless of how extreme, years of abuse and exploitation does not justify the smallest sin. Christ lays out that example for us, where he lived the perfect life despite the attacks of other people, not because of a lack of them. When you’re dealing with God’s standard, there are no excuses, and that’s how we should consider events like this where a cause for sin is being demonstrated.

By: Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:04 +0000

I wonder how many media commentators looked at George Tiller’s killer as a victim.

By: Brad Williams

Brad Williams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:13:59 +0000

Am I the only one who thinks this mentality of making a murderous wretch a victim is just a cloak for cowardice? As in, we are afraid of the consequences if we even attempt to delve into the real problem?