‘Why did this happen?’ Thoughts on the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School

May 25, 2022 by Jill

by Greg Laurie, Christian Post:

We have all been devastated by the unimaginable news that 19 innocent children and one teacher have been shot and killed on the campus of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The heart of America was ripped out this sad day.

This is every parent’s worst nightmare and our hearts are all breaking, but none are feeling the pain that those families who lost their precious loved ones are experiencing right now.

This is a moment where we all should “Weep with those that weep” (Rom.12:15)

At a time like this, we all collectively ask, “Why?”

Why did God allow this to happen?

The simple answer is, I don’t know.

But here is what I do know — There are evil people who do incomprehensively evil things every day BECAUSE WE live in a fallen, sinful world. MOMENTS LIKE THESE ARE A REFLECTION ON THE EVIL OF MANY, NOT THE GOODNESS OF GOD.

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