By Gary Dull of the American Pastors Network for the Altoona Mirror
My heart was broken when I heard about the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh last month.
I was sitting in my study preparing my sermon when the alert came. I immediately prayed, asking God to protect the people there. It was not until later that I heard 11 precious lives were taken by a very wicked man, and that others, including police officers, were injured.
Upon hearing the news, I was both angered at the shooter and sorrowful for those who were injured, killed or now deep in grief.
Personally, I cannot understand how anyone can go into a place of worship and kill innocent people. But, theologically, I realize this is possible because of the wicked sin nature that dwells within. Continue reading…
