Can everyone please stop using Colorado as an argument?

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What that guy did was not a result of his philosophical or religious views, and it doesn't prove or disprove God's existence or mercy or lack thereof. It isn't God's punishment, and it isn't proof that there's too much violence in the media. 

It's proof that there are mixed-up, crazy, desperate people in the world that can and will commit violent acts against other human beings, with or without guns or explosives. That's all. It's not some clarion call to action for all the gun control advocates or the left wing liberal agenda, nor is it a chance for the NRA to defend the 2nd amendment once again, or for anyone to shout down the Bible to us because we're all wicked sinners. 

Please, if you have any respect for those who died there, if you have an ounce of decency in you, stop using this tragedy as your own soapbox moment. Sit down, shut up, and just for once step outside your own personal prejudices and problems and realize that bad things happen, and sometimes we just can't stop it.

Nicole · Accepted Answer

I agree. However, I was on here the day of the shooting and the posts that I saw were religious people claiming that he was an atheist (because he majored in a science) and it was his atheism that led to the shooting. I think (and have always thought) that religion is not relevant, but people who claimed it was relevant when they thought he was atheist should not claim it is irrelevant when they find out that he was Christian.

alwbsok · Answer

I am very sorry to hear of the (new) loss that Colorado has experienced, and the tragedy for those involved in the shooting, but every time I hear of a crazed gun-man in the US, all I can do is hope that they see the damage that guns are doing to themselves and their loved ones before more people and families fall victim.

I don't say these things because I want to be right. I desperately hope that I'm wrong in thinking that more and more of these types of deaths will occur. But, while I do believe that I am right, I'll do whatever is in my power to communicate what a folly I think this to be, before more lives are wasted.

Anonymous · Answer

I think the gun control advocates are right. Why does anyone need to purchase a semi-automatic weapon!? It's absurd and the NRA is the one defending that so-called "right" ... they didn't even have assault rifles when the 2nd amendment was written. I don't think it's insulting to the victims to point that out.

Blessed · Answer

You are correct.
God takes these kinds of things and turns them into good for those who trust in Him.
So even though many people have been hurt, killed and had their world turned up side down, God has a plan for good from evil.

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Can everyone please stop using Colorado as an argument?

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