Below is something my husband posted last night with regard to Osama's death. As I read some of the news articles and viewed the cheering crowds, I felt that my husband's statement definitely should be posted here, as my blog is about the sanctity of human life. I remember reading, "A Tale of Two Cities," and being sickened by the way people "entertained" themselves with hangings, beheadings, and other such things. All human life is created by God and, therefore, we should always be grieved at the loss of all human life, even when it is necessitated, such as in the case of mass murderers, etc. I know in my heart that the death of a mass murderer means no more death at his hands and this is a good thing, but I still do not want to be seen yelling and rejoicing over it. It seems to me that when we behave in such a manner, even at the death of brutal, cruel people; we only become just like them.
In the above, I am drawn to the subjects of abortion and euthanasia, as I believe these practices make for very hardened hearts, such as those we have witnessed at so-called "pro-choice" rallies. If we continue to rejoice over a woman's right to have her unborn child murdered and the practice of euthanasia, the value of all human life is increasingly at risk. I again assert that conception and old age are the "bookends" of humanity with all the rest somewhere between them. Take away value for these two, and all value for the rest will fade away. This done, there is nothing to convince a mass murderer that his activities are evil.
My husband asks:
Why do we look like them? I have no problem with the necessity of taking Osama's life but was sickened by the picture in the paper of a huge crowd celebrating. It was the same feeling I had watching film footage of Arab nations celebrating after the destruction of the twin towers. Justice ... can it be served without wallowing in the gutter? I'm as guilty of a vengeful heart as the next guy but this reminds of children sticking their tongues out at each other after inflicting their childish insults and injury. Is it not possible to rise above? God help us ... is there anyone else out there that sees this as wrong? Why do we look like them?
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Posted By Christian Ease to Christian Ease at 5/02/2011 07:59:00 PM
2 comments:
That is an excellent question that your husband asked.
I have one other question: When did so many people switch to being pro-capital punishment? I'm OK with it, but it seems like a ton of middle ground and even Liberal people switched overnight.
Eze 33:11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
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