School Stabbing Spree Wounds 20 in Pittsburgh & some facts on Gun Control-Are Guns Really The Problem?

Photo Credit-NBC News-Erin McClam

Another tragedy has hit a United States school; another horrible act of violence. This time it was a school stabbing, and not a school shooting.

Here's an excerpt from NBC News:
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/school-stabbing-spree/school-stabbing-spree-20-hurt-pittsburgh-area-bloodbath-n75536

A student flashing two knives went on a stabbing rampage through the classrooms and halls of a high school outside Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning, authorities said. At least 19 students and a security guard were hurt, some with life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, a 16-year-old sophomore, was in custody and being questioned by police, authorities said. His motive was unclear, said Dan Stevens, a Westmoreland County emergency management spokesman.

 After reading this story, I could only imagine what it was like for all the victims involved.
We, who were not there, could only think that this was a scene straight out of a horror movie; something surreal.

But for those who were there, this was very real. 19 students and a security guard were badly hurt; some with life-threatening injuries. (Please keep them all in your prayers)

In times like these, we search for the answers to the question, "Why"? I just want to touch bases on the topic of this blog post. First, I want to say, that it breaks my heart that we live in a world where our children can't feel safe; where violence has taken over our lives in such an astonishing way.

Next, I have to say: Guns are not the problem


It is the spiritual state of man, his human heart, and the free will that a human has, that causes one to either become violent, or not. Little by little, our society is replacing the Law of God with humanism.

Our government wants to stop the violence by banning guns, while blocking the spiritual need to allow humans to connect with their Creator. They make secular laws that take God out of schools, separate Church and State, and add their New Age Humanistic Ideaology. Then, they try to find a solution to a spiritual problem, with these methods; Gun control is just one.

I must state that, while guns do hurt, wound and even kill others at a faster rate, banning them certainly will not stop the violence.
A violent person could obviously use any kind of weapon, to hurt someone.

I personally believe that we need our Creator to save us from all of this evil and violence. But, God will not force His salvation upon us.  We, who are believers need to:

• Pray- pray to God for His Mercy during these evil times; for strength to endure them, and for the message that He has for us to share with those who are lost in them. Pray for our leaders, our nation, our schools, our children, parents, teachers, all across the land.
• Be guided by the Holy Spirit of God- pray in the Spirit; pray with God's guidance, and then, be humble to do what He leads us to do.
• Educate-Continue to seek knowledge and wisdom about what really is the problem with our society; get involved with others who are doing the same, and spread this knowledge to others.

In closing, I pray that the Day will come quickly, when our Lord and Savior, Yahshua Ha Moshiach/Jesus Christ will return and save us from all that is wrong in this world. May He richly bless you, and keep you all, until the Day of His Return.

YHVH bless you in your education endeavors. Thanks always for visiting. Your comments or questions are welcome. You may post them below.

In the News: Pennsylvania may be the next state to allow Creationism discussion

Although Creationism will not be a required lesson in public schools, Pennsylvania is one of the states that has plans to open the topic up for discussion;
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3720530/

Is Islam creeping into our schools?

Rocky Mountain High School: Outrage as high school recites Pledge in Arabic saying 'One Nation Under Allah' | Mail Online

A group of high school students were told by teacher to recite the pledge of allegiance weekly,  during their multicultural group meetings.
What has the parents so riled up is: they were made to replace the term, "One Nation Under God" to "One Nation Under Allah".

Actually, I've been hearing isolated events similar to this one, for awhile now.
The question that's stirring up is, Is Islam creeping into American schools?

Appalling Video: Mother Encourages Her Daughter to Fight Another Student

In the following video, ABC News reports, a mother stands and watches her teenage daughter fight another student from her high school. And not only did this mother watch. She also screamed out to her daughter, encouraging her to punch the other girl, to throw her on the ground, and get her good.

As a parent of 2 teens, I find this disturbing. These children are in high school. Basically, they are young adults. They should be learning how to finalize their training, in order to make their grand entrance/debut, in front of the adult world, and to be mentors and role models for children who are younger than they are. Instead, this is what these girls' parents are teaching their children today. I say these, because this mother is not alone. There are so many parents out there who display this type of behavior.

I just find it very disturbing. The mother has been brought up on child abuse and endangerment charges, and the school is also investigating. Now, the students and the parent are facing some big trouble. Allegedly, the two girls were fighting over some boy. (It really doesn't matter what the fight is about, though; violence is not the solution to any problem).

As you watch these videos, parents, please use this as a lesson. There are consequences for our actions, no matter how young or old, we may be. It seems that many of us haven't learned yet. And our children are the future. We are responsible for what we are teaching them.

For those who are teaching their children the "right way", I applaud you. It is hard for children and parents, as peer pressures arise for the children, and stresses and problems at work and home arise for the parents. But parents, dealing with it this way, only leads to more trouble, down the road; for both you, and your children.









Here's more about this story from Wavy News 10








YHVH bless you in your education endeavors. Thanks always for visiting. Your comments or questions are welcome. You may post them below.

Fox News Reports-More Classroom time expected for students in 5 states

Students in 5 states to see an increase in class time | Fox News

In a Fox News Report, schools in 5 states, of the United States of America, have proposed adding more classroom time for students. It is said that this will boost learning.  Do you think this a good idea?
Why or why not?