Seminary Conclusions.

Tragedy.

How do we each deal with the tragedies of this day and age? How do you cope with the pain that is a present part of our society?

Recently, Americans have dealt with the Virginia Tech killings, War with Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and everything else that has been plaguing our country. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by these massive events, yet have they dealt with it?

People deal with pain in different ways. Some take revenge, others deny it, some keep it bottled inside, some cry, and others just disassociate. While going through tragedy it's important for us to talk to one another, to talk through our emotions, seek someone as a counselor, and do our own self care. Steps in order to healthily deal with the situation, are to assess our involvement, to not feel guilty if we were personally involved, to offer help that we can, to talk about it, and to be able to see God through it. God offers us a multitude of ways in which God works through things; through medical personnel who offer their gifts to others in need.

Yes. The VA Tech killings was a tragedy. Yes, Cho, did a horrible thing, taking the lives of innocent victims that will change hundreds of lives. I also think that we need to be able to see the pain that he was in, in order to make sense of this seemingly senseless murder. Depression, mental illness, preoccupation with death and righteousness, is harmful. Although there will always be the unpredictable, caring for one another and being true neighbors, could give some people the hope they need in order to not self destruct. I pray for all the families, friends and students, that they can deal with this tragedy in a healthy way, having support from those around them, and come out as a strong community that cares for one another. I pray they find strength through whatever they believe, and that God touches their lives, lifting them up.

I pray that one day we may have an end to violence, and have an understanding that peace is the only way to live, appreciating what everyone has to offer this world, and helping each other through hardships.

Amen.

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posted by Dana @ 11:40 AM