Evil Makes No Distinctions

Evil is running roughshod across the globe.

Last night, evil turned up in The Holy City, Charleston, South Carolina, a city where no building stands taller than the steeples throughout the historic city.

Charleston, South Carolina

A very deranged young man attended a church meeting, and after an hour or so of faked fellowship, did the unspeakable, murdering in cold blood a prominent minister and eight parishioners, before escaping into the night.

Adding to the horrendous nature of this crime is the fact that the shooter was a white man, and his victims were members of the second oldest predominantly black church in the nation, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Charleston.  Obviously, this will be considered a hate crime, and the death penalty will be appropriately sought after.

Given the racial divisiveness the has fallen over our nation in recent months, many involving the police, this savage and sick crime could not have come at a worse time.  The recent altercations, from the Trayvon Martin case in Central Florida to the events in Baltimore, has provided a platform to those who seek racial strife in chaos rather than peace and love.

Some have already taken the opportunity to advance political aspirations and agendas, sadly inclusive of President Obama and 2016 Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton, who today called for more gun control.  We will successfully defend the second amendment with these folks on another day.

On this day, our nation is in mourning.  Our nation is reeling that evil came come so pronounced in such a place where the presence of evil is deemed off limits.  Our hearts are broken, as evil claimed the lives of some our finest citizens, who you can learn about from the Washington Post.  We pray for comfort for the families and friends of these outstanding servants of our Lord.

The last city I laid my head to sleep in outside of my city of residence was Charleston while attending to matters at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).  The city is beautiful, and the town folks are friendly and welcoming, certainly inclusive of  the wonderful staff at MUSC. This is evident by the class and dignity exhibited by the residents in the aftermath of this tragedy, holding strong in faith.

Evil paid Charleston a deadly visit on Wednesday night.  Contrary to the opinions of some, evil does not make distinctions between race, creed, gender, political affiliation, financial status, height, weight, sexual preference or favorite sports teams.  Evil is ruthless; without mercy.

Evil attacks goodness, and although we will have setbacks like the heartbreaking events in Charleston last night, evil will be defeated, and we remain strong in our faith, which will be our saving grace.