is it the gun? or deeper than that?

Americans everywhere have to be asking...how does something like this happen (the school shooting that is)? Why does something like this happen? As humans, we want explanations and we can't wrap our head around these tragedies...it's horrible, not just this one, but all of them-Columbine-school, Jonesboro-school, Colorodo-movie theater, Portland-mall, Conneticut-school, let alone the NFL players murder-suicide...these are just the ones that makes the news.

For people like my agnostic friend...how can you not believe in evil after simply watching the news?
Evil exists, the Devil exists...and truly, as us humans and our society moves further from God...the closer we move toward the opposite of God, which is evil. It's obvious. This isn't a gun problem, because guns cannot shoot themselves...kind of like the NFL player who was drunk and killed his teammate in the car accident; that wasn't the car's fault, it was the drivers-the person behind the wheel.

But still it goes deeper. Ephesians 6:10-20 talks about putting the Armor of God...but also tells you why it is important to put on the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the belt of truth, the sheild of truth, etc. Why are we told to arm ourselves for battle? We have multiple defensive tools according to God in this scripture, and only one offensive weapon...the sword (which is the Word of God/His scriptures)

This is the bottom line...and it will come straight from Ephesians 6 "Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

The reasons these things happen, it isn't because God made them...it's exactly the opposite. Just as good and holy people exist and strive to be more like Christ, others are working for the Devil and his schemes. If you don't believe in so called spiritual warfare, then I suggest you open your eyes...you only have 2 sides to choose from; which are you fighting for? Just because you aren't committing acts this terrible, doesn't mean you're still not battling for evil...

Lastly, battles are won and lost daily...but the ultimate war has been won. Christ wins, so in a crazy world, take refuge in that.