Stever, I agree with you that we have the priviledge of asking for help with discerning truth. That is true. I agree with you that Christians should look at things from a different perspective than that spun by our Nations media. Most of us are smart enough to see behind the crapola......... and there's a lot of it. Stories like this are eaten up by the media for obvious reasons.. Thats what they do. Despite the concerns on reporters faces, which of course at times can only be genuine considering the taumatic encounters they are witnessing, and the victims stories have to play on the hearts of even the hardest interviewer. But lets face it, they are in the game for ratings, and ratings soar when people die, records are broken, and there is high drama. For me, I spent a few hours analyzing the tragedy, the videos left by the shooter, the eyewitnesses who were around him, and victims in the building. By this analysis, I can make a determination that the shooter did not have hope. I can also make a determination that people may have walked right by this guy, believing his silence was not worth looking into.... Perhaps we as Christians may also learn our lesson to reach out to even the inconvenient soul... the quiet soul,,, the difficult soul,,, the very least of these. If the government pulled this thing off in a staged event to further a nationwide agenda,,,,,,,,,, they have a little bit too much time on their hands. Like I said, the orchestration of such an event in hopes that it would spur gun control is shady at best. And I personally would not use it as a tactic while running this country.... First of all, as a Christian, it would be hard to run this country. My question to anyone is this. If you spend time in Gods word, and continue to pray for wisdom in these areas, and serve and love others as commanded..... How can you not watch Fox news with a watchful eye?.. How can one not apply the teachings of God and use discernment while WATCHING THE WORLD go by?. This includes our TV screens... Some things are just worth, SHUTTING OFF........ I will not have my time consumed by looking at the fine details of a tragedy that would never have happened if we as Christians were doing our job. My research was brief, and may be worth looking into again should evidence present itself.. But to let it consume my every waking day,, would be the medias delight, and my distraction.. We must reaching out to those who appear unreachable. Everyone heard him mention Jesus,,,,,,Christians must have cringed to hear him say that,,,, wondering to themselves,, UH OH!!! more ammo for those that oppose Christ and Christians.. RIGHT???? But what if he would have been instructed in a way that lined up with Gods word. What if???? someone attempted to correct that way of thinking.. and I realize that someone may have tried... Only God knows the ultimate truth and details... and last time I checked, FOX wasnt working for God(I pray some of them are) The fine details come down to one thing..... We have a short amount of time to affect as many people as possible on this earth.. as we come into contact with people,, what will they see?. Will they just know that something is different and want that difference in their lives?.. or will they simply see, someone walking by..Despite conspiracy, and government control,,, GOD IS BIGGER,, hence, when we as Christians Love others, when others are approached they will not be as willing to be, lets say,, decieved.. either way you look at it.. This is all happening on our watch. I wonder how many days in my life that I may have walked by,,,, my executioner. Does this mean I am putting the blame on people that have knowledge of a saving God?,,,,,,, well, who am I to say that.... all I know is that I have a responsibility to those around me, every one of them. And the ones that need the most attention, are the ones I dont want to go to. May God truly bless you as we continue to trust in His instruction,,, and love others. jC