Cosmos-Liturgy-Sex

Jimmy Akin wrote on confronting evil this morning which I found helpful in deaing with the disgust and anger from what I saw in the above picture and others like it. I usually try to remember my own sinfulness when I feel the need to judge other’s intentions, but in this case, I wasn’t very successful. Where much is given, much is expected; and I have been blessed so far beyond what I ever deserved, but I can’t help but wonder what has happened to these people that made them turn their hearts to stone. I think this would be a great opportunity for me to recall the saying - hate the sin, but love the sinner.

So, in comes Jimmy’s article on evil and how we should address it:

First, evil is a real. Some people commit horrible evil against other people, and we have to remember that.

God has promised that he will deal with such people. No matter what evil someone like this does, God will not let them get away with it. God will right all of the wrongs that have been done, he will heal those who have been hurt, he will make it up to the innocent who have suffered, and he will hold the evildoer to account for his deeds.

…we must also pray for (their) souls, because (they) need to repent and seek God’s mercy. God’s mercy is something we all need, and Jesus loved all of us enough that he took our sins upon himself so that we might be saved.

…God will make sure that justice is done and that mercy will be shown to those who seek it. So let us all seek God in prayer and trust him to help us in this horrible situation.

May God have mercy on us all.

H/T to Kris for the disturbing photos.