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Post by JeepGirl on Nov 6, 2017 1:46:04 GMT
It is becoming unbelievable. Murder after murder...such hatred and evil. I lift up each individual involved in this horrid event....survivors, families, friends... to our Lord. Praying for His love to touch each one and to sustain them throughout this horrific time of grief. Praying, praying, praying...
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Post by everloving11 on Nov 6, 2017 13:33:37 GMT
Same with me --- praying.
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Post by luke2231 on Nov 6, 2017 14:36:42 GMT
Yes, there is evil in this world and we must pray that much more against it. For all the families and friends, this must seem insurmountable. Praying...
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Post by lindajoan on Nov 6, 2017 18:52:01 GMT
I am praying also.
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Post by byhisgracealone on Nov 6, 2017 19:59:36 GMT
Praying also. The pain the families must be feeling would be unbearable. I pray Our Lord strengthens all of us who love Him and look up to Him for solace, as the world becomes more evil.
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Post by JeepGirl on Nov 10, 2017 3:46:57 GMT
I know this is off topic from the Texas horror, but when byhisgrace mentioned the world becoming "more evil", I just thought of our recent elections here in NJ. This world is also becoming so bizarre each day.
NJ just voted for a new Governor. I really didn't pay much attention to this election or its candidates until it came closer to having to vote and I didn't particularly like either candidate. I did, however, learn that one candidate wanted NJ to become a "sanctuary STATE" and intended to RAISE our taxes (I believe we are the first or second highest state in taxes, and major companies have left NJ during the last 10-15 years, and so many people, especially senior citizens, are moving out state). This candidate also stated he wants more gun control for NJ. New Jersey already has probably the strictest gun control laws in the country and we are mocked by our neighboring states. We cannot carry or even protect ourselves if someone unlawfully enters our homes. (But, be assured, most people we know, will exercise their 2nd Amendment rights if anyone tries to rob their homes or harm their family members.)
And guess which candidate won? Who would vote for a Sanctuary STATE, higher taxes, more gun control, and God knows what else? Everything is so upside down. But, that is what the Bible states will happen. What is right will be wrong and what is wrong will be right. Lord, Jesus, come soon.
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Post by raj on Nov 19, 2017 17:13:27 GMT
The world is upside down! I to pray for all these shooting victims and their families. Also its time to have church security. As ex deputy, true gun control is going to work only with God's intervention.
Raj
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Post by JeepGirl on Nov 20, 2017 0:14:53 GMT
Raj, This really isn't the forum to discuss "gun control" and I mentioned it above only because of our new Governor. The only way this man got in as NJ's governor is because the majority of people in NJ did not go out and vote in this election. If they had, he would not have won but, shame on all those who did not exercise their voting privilege.
You can tell from my reply where I stand on gun control. No citizen (unless proven mentally unstable) should have to apply for a permit to purchase or carry a weapon. The 2nd Amendment gives us the right already and the state I reside in prohibits us from exercising this right. And you know, the 'bad guys' will always have illegal guns. I worked in the inner city for many years and that is a fact I, personally, am very much aware of. And, we all know, that guns don't kill people, it is the evil individuals in this world that kill others.
Raj, I don't understand how "...true gun control is going to work only with God's intervention" as you stated. Until the Lord comes back, evil is going to exist. God will never force anyone to turn from evil or to accept His gift of Salvation. And as long as evil exists in this world we need to protect ourselves against these people.
As an ex deputy, you know that the police often cannot respond in a timely manner before a criminal can do his deed and leave before the police get there and, that is, if you had the time to call 911 before he killed you or robbed you. These things really, really have to be thought through wisely.
I shoot and was trained by a range instructor and my dh. And I continue to practice so I will know how to respond in a situation. I was raised in a family of hunters and military. My dh also has that background and one in law enforcement. His dad was the Chief of Police in his home town. We have several friends (all Believers) who are in law enforcement, as well as retired police officers. In fact, our pastor is currently a police officer and carries during our services and has trained ushers in security. He is even moving the nursery to the far back of our building in light of the recent tragedies.
The people who are fighting for more "gun control" are not even knowledgeable about the weapons they are protesting. A good example is a recent interview Tucker Carlson had with a gun control advocate who wants to ban Muzzleloaders. Seriously? You can find it on the internet. And the list goes on and on. Gun control is simply propaganda (as it was in Europe during Hitler's reign and others). I also see so much of this propaganda being placed in the minds of children in our school systems, where I work. God help our next generation. Hopefully, HE will return before then.
You can see my strong feelings on this topic and if you want to discuss this further, you can private message me and I will let my husband debate the issue with you. (I make it a practice to not communicate with men on the internet).
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