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Shootings in Oregon because of being Christian

Yesterday 10 people were  killed because they were Christian and others were wounded. This all happened in Oregon at Umpqua Community College. According to news resources, the killer shot people who were Christian and shot others in the legs who didn't know. It seems that he was looking for fame since a recent blog entry talks about the fame others receive when murdered. He also died.

Whatever the case or reason why he murdered people, the fact remains ten people are gone and their families will never be the same. As a Catholic, you want to forgive and pray for all involved. But it's very hard to do.  Imagine how hard it is for God to forgive for the most heinous crimes and actions to those he loves million times a day.

The guy who did this wanted to be in the limelight but why over such a cowardly act? He killed people who were completely defenseless and not knowing anything would happen. If you want to be in the limelight, make it for something awesome and brave. For example, helping others, teaching others, feeding the homeless, defending the helpless etc.  That is what you'd want to be remembered for - not being a coward.

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