Just heard about VT Tech

[Guest LadyC]

i'd bet that those who are waiting while their child is in surgery are venting their frustrations and quite likely saying much of the same things people here are saying.

those who have already lost loved ones probably are too much in grief right now, but i'd bet they will soon also be saying the same things.

do not make the mistake of thinking those of us who have not lost anyone in this tragedy and who are already discussing this are not grieving for the lives lost. that's WHY we are discussing it. because we ARE grieving. that is true of those of us who are on either side of the debate.

[apothanein kerdos]

Whatever, have it your way.

If you want to debate the politics of the issue, instead of finding a way to help the families or the community, so be it.

People are more concerned with their "rights" than they are with what Christ would have them to do.

[Guest LadyC]

as are you, AK.

i took the liberty of removing my post because i don't want the thread shut down. perhaps you could remove your response as well.

[VelvetVoice]

Hey Pizzaguy: I don't need help, because I won't kill anyone. But I am not crazy just because I DON"T LIKE GUNS!

[rtwo]

The death toll is at 33 and rising.

As usual, I feel like there's something I should or could do... but what's done is done. What I can do, though -- what we can all do -- is pray.

Let's pray for the families of those who were lost, and those who still may be. Let's pray for the family of the shooter. Let's pray for the community and for the law enforcement that has to deal with this. Let's pray for the survivors.

And while we're at it, let's pray for the people responsible at VT -- had they acted appropriately after the first shooting, chances are very good things would not have happened as they did. But they didn't, and it did. I feel there's a very good chance some people will -- and probably should -- lose their jobs over this. But at the same time, the guilt must be insurmountable -- so let's make sure we remember them, too.

[kittylover0991]

Amen

So, other than pray, what can we do?

I think we almost sit at a sort of loss... we can pray, and sympathize (maybe even empathize), but other than maybe sending our care somehow, there isn't much else we can do other than one thing.... and that is reflect on what happened/what didn't happen and try and work for a better tommarow...

[Guest LadyC]

aside from prayer, we can contact congressmen, senators, and state representatives in support of laws that you feel would provide more security.

[Guest]

[nebula]

I heard about the shooting and experienced the same feeling as I did during the reports of Columbine, the MN shootings, the Amish shootings and all the others...an overwhelming sense of grief and loss. These are the times when my spirit doesn't even know where to begin to pray....families who have lost loved ones, victims in pain. I believe these are one of the moments spoken of in Romans:

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (NKJV)

I have to just turn to my Heavenly Father because I know no matter how out of control the world spins, He is there and He is in control even when we don't understand it.

AMEN!!!!

Thank-you Animal Farm!

31 families are in mourning over senseless deaths of their children. Others are hoping their children pull by without serious consequences. Maybe now isn't the appropriate time to debate whether or not gun control caused this.

Some of these parents probably just sent their kids away from home...haven't seen them since Spring Break or winter. It has to be hard on the parents, getting used to their child being away, and then hearing that your child died in a shooting. We should pray for the families and healing at the school...leave the debate for later.

I so agree.

"Our intervetion" in this situation wont do a whole hill of beans. But if we join together and cry out to the Lord for His intervention - then we give this situation of to Him to take charge. And that will make a difference.

So, other than pray, what can we do?

If a door opens for you to minister, take it.

But please do not discount the "ferverent and effective prayer of a righteous man."

If the Christians do not repent and intercede, who will?

[angels4u]

What is going on with children these days?

Its unbelieveble sad