Monday, May 2, 2011

Celebrating the death of Osama Bin Laden--Should We?

Should we be having parties in celebration of someone's death? in Osama Bib Laden's death? From an American perspective, maybe yes, from a christian perspective, definitely no. what if you are both? what do you do? i think it is appropriate as an American Christian (not saying that all Americans are Christians by any means) to be relieved that Osama Bin Laden has been killed, but it is not ok to be elated and rejoicing in his murder. this goes against may principles in the christian belief system. we, as American Christians should be relieved that our military's hard work has paid off and that the lives of many military men have not been wasted. also as Christians we know that we should not "rejoice when your enemies fall; don't be happy when they stumble. for the lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them." this knowledge makes me fearful of what is to come...

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