I have been blissfully unaware of this tragic event until reading this thread just now (been lying low for a few days).
As I read through the string I was formulating a reply in my mind until I read 'Granny's post - you took the words out of my mouth - as you did for Jazz.
Smile - I don't preach - it is way too personal an issue for any one person to attempt to convince another of what they should or should not believe (it is very much between you and Him) however; please allow me to make this one comment and - it is offered with the greatest respect. Scientifically (not religously) the primary platform that seperates the human animal from the rest of the animal kingdom is WILL - every animal species (other than mankind) is stimulated by instinct but we humans can't have it both ways. It's very sad when these tragic events occur but God gave us free will - how we use it has nothing to do with Him - He's just keeping His side of the deal - and it rips His heart out too because in this tragic episode - He lost 35 of His children in one event. See - I never once mentioned brimstones or gnashing of teeth I just very sincerely wanted to explain the will thing.
Rosana - my heart goes out to you - I have an interest in Central and South America and I have watched with great sadness the drastic increases in street crime and murder in many cities in this beautiful and facinating region of the world. Living in cities such as Rio De Janeiro is living within an environment of constant active terror - my thoughts and my prayers are for you and your family - I pray for the safety of your precious son at school.
My kindest regards.
Terry.
As I read through the string I was formulating a reply in my mind until I read 'Granny's post - you took the words out of my mouth - as you did for Jazz.
Smile - I don't preach - it is way too personal an issue for any one person to attempt to convince another of what they should or should not believe (it is very much between you and Him) however; please allow me to make this one comment and - it is offered with the greatest respect. Scientifically (not religously) the primary platform that seperates the human animal from the rest of the animal kingdom is WILL - every animal species (other than mankind) is stimulated by instinct but we humans can't have it both ways. It's very sad when these tragic events occur but God gave us free will - how we use it has nothing to do with Him - He's just keeping His side of the deal - and it rips His heart out too because in this tragic episode - He lost 35 of His children in one event. See - I never once mentioned brimstones or gnashing of teeth I just very sincerely wanted to explain the will thing.
Rosana - my heart goes out to you - I have an interest in Central and South America and I have watched with great sadness the drastic increases in street crime and murder in many cities in this beautiful and facinating region of the world. Living in cities such as Rio De Janeiro is living within an environment of constant active terror - my thoughts and my prayers are for you and your family - I pray for the safety of your precious son at school.
My kindest regards.
Terry.
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