When Greg Zanis, a carpenter from Illinois, made crosses for the young people who were killed in the Columbine High School massacre he included two for the gunmen who died along with the 13 victims.
This was controversial at the time but perhaps it is closer to a true Christian approach than screaming for harsh penalties or hoping they burn in hell forever.
Jesus tells us to pray for our enemies as well as our friends.
We are also told to visit criminals in prison.
So perhaps the picture is not so black and white as some would have us believe.
The young gunmen may also be forgiven.
What was done to them to make them act the way they did?
What did we do to them?
It is worth thinking about.
Some have been influenced by Satanic entertainment - rock music, movies, video games etc..
They have also been bullied and rejected.
May they also partake of the healing love that God provides.
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