Guess our national leaders didn't expect this, hmm?
>>
On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the
>> Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the
>> House Judiciary Committee's sub-committee. What he said to our
>> national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They
>> were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be
>> heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every
>> psychologist, and every so-called expert!
>>
>> These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and
>> deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying
>> in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:
>>
>> "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of
>> men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence.
>> The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that
>> heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain.
>> Their blood cries out for answers."
>>
>> "The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out
>> in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the
>> National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the
>> murder could only be found in Cain's heart."
>>
>> "In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how
>> quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of
>> the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to
>> represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for
>> my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended.
>> If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their
>> strongest opponent."
>>
>> "I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy-it was a
>> spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies!
>> Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the
>> pointing fingers of the accusers themselves.
>> "I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best. This
>> was written way before I knew I would be speaking here today":
>>
>> Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
>> Your words are empty air.
>> You've stripped away our heritage,
>> You've outlawed simple prayer.
>>
>> Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
>> And precious children die.
>> You seek for answers everywhere,
>> And ask the question "Why?"
>>
>> You regulate restrictive laws,
>> Through legislative creed.
>> And yet you fail to understand,
>> That God is what we need!
>>
>> "Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, soul, and
>>spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void
>> that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual
>> presences were present within our educational systems for most of our
>> nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is
>> a historical fact.
>>
>> What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so
>> doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as
>> terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs - politicians immediately look for a scapegoat
>> such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that
>> contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more
>> restrictive laws.
>>
>> "Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount
>> of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre.
>> The real villain lies within our own hearts. Political posturing and
>> restrictive legislation are not the answers. The young people of our nation hold the
>> key There is a spiritual awakening taking place that will not be squelched! We
>> do not need more religion. We do not need more gaudy television evangelists
>> spewing out verbal religious garbage. We do not need more million dollar church
>> buildings built while people with basic needs are being ignored. We DO need a
>> change of heart and a humble acknowledgment that this nation was founded on the
>> principle of simple trust in God!"
>>
>> "As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two
>> friends murdered before his very eyes-He did not hesitate to pray in school. I
>> defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young
>> person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at
>> Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the
>> many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new
>> millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given
>> right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at
>> the NRA - I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart
>> before casting the first stone! My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young
>> people of this country will not allow that to happen!"
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>>
On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the
>> Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the
>> House Judiciary Committee's sub-committee. What he said to our
>> national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They
>> were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be
>> heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every
>> psychologist, and every so-called expert!
>>
>> These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and
>> deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying
>> in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:
>>
>> "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of
>> men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence.
>> The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that
>> heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain.
>> Their blood cries out for answers."
>>
>> "The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out
>> in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the
>> National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the
>> murder could only be found in Cain's heart."
>>
>> "In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how
>> quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of
>> the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to
>> represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for
>> my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended.
>> If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their
>> strongest opponent."
>>
>> "I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy-it was a
>> spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies!
>> Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the
>> pointing fingers of the accusers themselves.
>> "I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best. This
>> was written way before I knew I would be speaking here today":
>>
>> Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
>> Your words are empty air.
>> You've stripped away our heritage,
>> You've outlawed simple prayer.
>>
>> Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
>> And precious children die.
>> You seek for answers everywhere,
>> And ask the question "Why?"
>>
>> You regulate restrictive laws,
>> Through legislative creed.
>> And yet you fail to understand,
>> That God is what we need!
>>
>> "Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, soul, and
>>spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void
>> that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual
>> presences were present within our educational systems for most of our
>> nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is
>> a historical fact.
>>
>> What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so
>> doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as
>> terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs - politicians immediately look for a scapegoat
>> such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that
>> contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more
>> restrictive laws.
>>
>> "Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount
>> of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre.
>> The real villain lies within our own hearts. Political posturing and
>> restrictive legislation are not the answers. The young people of our nation hold the
>> key There is a spiritual awakening taking place that will not be squelched! We
>> do not need more religion. We do not need more gaudy television evangelists
>> spewing out verbal religious garbage. We do not need more million dollar church
>> buildings built while people with basic needs are being ignored. We DO need a
>> change of heart and a humble acknowledgment that this nation was founded on the
>> principle of simple trust in God!"
>>
>> "As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two
>> friends murdered before his very eyes-He did not hesitate to pray in school. I
>> defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young
>> person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at
>> Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the
>> many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new
>> millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given
>> right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at
>> the NRA - I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart
>> before casting the first stone! My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young
>> people of this country will not allow that to happen!"
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