People grieve the death of so many civilians and soldiers in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, of so many Israelis and Palestinians, of monks in Myanmar and of religious dissenters around the world. It is horrific and tragic to see people killing and dying in the name of God. Just as tragic, however, are those who apparently survive the violence, and yet are also victims. What happens inside a person's soul when that person kills another child of God? I think Bruce Springsteen captures the agony perfectly in this verse from his new album "Devils and Dust."
We've got God on our side
We're just trying to survive
What if what you do to survive
Kills the things you love
Fear's a powerful thing
It'll turn your heart black you can trust
It'll take your God filled soul
Fill it with devils and dust
Let us pray for all who encounter violence in themselves and others. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy.
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Interesting to know.
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