As those who are familiar with my posts would know, while I have strong, biblically informed viewpoints on faith and a biblical worldview on Israel, I don't comment much on specific political issues very often. Most political debate is best done apart from social media. But today I feel that many are truly hurting with those who have lost so much in South Florida while struggling with the macro issues facing our nation: Gun rights, the condition of our country, mental health and so much more. Clearly, the gun rights issue is being inserted into the forefront at this difficult moment. While understandable, nothing should detract us from our prayers and support of those who have suffered such loss.
Honestly, the gun debate is personally very difficult for me as I am sure it is for many. I have never owned a gun, but I sincerely believe in and support the constitutional rights of those who do. We cannot cherry pick constitutional rights, even though they at times may support rights without full consideration of modern technology or use. Our conundrum is that we must learn to apply them today in spite of the constant attempts to reinterpret them into something they are not. Like many of my fellow Americans, I am strongly supportive of those who protect us with all means necessary such as law enforcement and the military, but am very uncomfortable with the idea of those who are not tasked with the common good to have personal possession of such powerful weapons for purely recreational purposes while leaving such easy access to those with malicious intentions. Where are the answers? Frankly it seems pretty simple to me; democracy must be based upon and practiced with the same wisdom and morality rooted in Judeo/Christian principles that guided our forefathers as they layed the foundation of our democracy. Our spiritual roots cannot be ignored nor dismissed.
So as a nation we again find ourselves facing a horrible tragedy while debating the causes. I suggest the answers will only be found on our knees and with humble hearts in civil debate shrouded in sincere willingness to do what is necessary for the good of our people. THERE WILL BE NO EASY ANSWERS. LORD, have mercy upon us and guide our leaders as we join with our fellow Americans in grief and resolve to be a better people, pleasing to You and as a light to the nations. Amen.
Honestly, the gun debate is personally very difficult for me as I am sure it is for many. I have never owned a gun, but I sincerely believe in and support the constitutional rights of those who do. We cannot cherry pick constitutional rights, even though they at times may support rights without full consideration of modern technology or use. Our conundrum is that we must learn to apply them today in spite of the constant attempts to reinterpret them into something they are not. Like many of my fellow Americans, I am strongly supportive of those who protect us with all means necessary such as law enforcement and the military, but am very uncomfortable with the idea of those who are not tasked with the common good to have personal possession of such powerful weapons for purely recreational purposes while leaving such easy access to those with malicious intentions. Where are the answers? Frankly it seems pretty simple to me; democracy must be based upon and practiced with the same wisdom and morality rooted in Judeo/Christian principles that guided our forefathers as they layed the foundation of our democracy. Our spiritual roots cannot be ignored nor dismissed.
So as a nation we again find ourselves facing a horrible tragedy while debating the causes. I suggest the answers will only be found on our knees and with humble hearts in civil debate shrouded in sincere willingness to do what is necessary for the good of our people. THERE WILL BE NO EASY ANSWERS. LORD, have mercy upon us and guide our leaders as we join with our fellow Americans in grief and resolve to be a better people, pleasing to You and as a light to the nations. Amen.
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