Those of us who write, or are reporting the news, have a responsibility to our readers to not write things that are condescending to them. We should, as journalists, be diligent in bringing the facts, not talking to our readers as if they were brazen fools. In my endless search for truth and the pursuit of liberty, I came across one such article that does exactly the opposite of what I am asking of my fellow journalists and authors.
This article, entitled, "Newtown Mass Shooter Adam Lanza May Have Been Involved In Satanism" http://christiannews.net/2012/12/19/report-newtown-mass-shooter-adam-lanza-may-have-been-involved-in-satanism/ is pure speculation and propaganda. In a time where the evils of our world seek to divide us to the point of breaking our country, A Christian News site posts this.
Honestly, he may have been running around with a gerbil in his ass, but that's not gonna change what has happened, and what is going to happen because of it. The ramifications of this event will go way beyond the act itself and any "religious" implications we as speculators can conjure.
My biggest question here is, why are we focusing, or even caring about who this guy was, as a person? Why can't we put this same amount of energy into exposing the corruption in our federal and state governments, instead of writing articles of speculation about a person who is dead? He may have been involved in Satanism? Does it really make a difference at this point? Will the discovery of his involvement with the devil bring back the dead? Will it stop the left-wing gun grabbers from infringing upon our constitutional rights? Will it stop the NDAA or repeal Obamacare? Will it audit and close the Federal Reserve, and return us to a palpable form of currency? Are any Senators or Congressmen going to stand up on Capitol Hill, and outlaw Satan as well? Will the President himself, read this story and re-think all his socialistic policies and executive orders? Will the Constitution finally stop being interpreted, and it's words recognized to mean what they say? Or, will this just affect those it intends to, the weak minded? Will the weak-minded sheep come running to the church out of fear that they may become devil worshipers and shoot up a school? Is it too much to ask that we have news reported to us, not just "keyword" propaganda?
With all the holes in this case, doubts being cast as to whether there was a second gunman, doubts cast as to the validity of this whole event, why would we muddy the waters with religion? Religion's place in this tragedy,(if it truly is one, I don't know, I wasn't there), should be in the counsel and condolence of the victims families, not running sensationalist headlines, with only an unconfirmed source as their informant. This is irresponsible to say the least, and I would have hoped that a Christian News page would not stoop to such levels.
I am not a religious man, but I do believe in God. As an outside observer of organized religion, I have to say that I don't think the shape this country is in, and the forcing out of God is a coincidence. A return to a more moral society would truly benefit the country, yet more than just the opponents of God stand in the way of it becoming a reality. Those who claim to worship Him and follow the teachings of the bible dividing themselves not only in faith but in the ways they worship. Division is EXACTLY what the bible is against. Yet we continue to do it, over and over.
Printing articles such as this, only adds fuel to the fires of division, treats your readers as if they are fools, and reduces your credibility as journalists, as well as bringing shame upon the Christian faith. Try reporting on ways positive changes in the community are being introduced by the church. Try making those changes yourself, without the church. Promote the ideals brought forth by our forefathers, a bunch of God fearing men who put in place Constitutional protection for ALL religions, and how the fellowship of a few can enlighten a few, but the fellowship of many can enlighten the world.
