If you're living on planet Earth, then I'm sure you've heard about the death of Osama Bin Laden. If you haven't heard, I suggest you check yourself for a pulse. =)
All joking aside, Osama Bin Laden is dead. Killed by a US Navy SEAL team on May 1, 2011. While I am incredibly proud of the military team for completing this mission and removing this piece of evil from our planet, I am also sad...and terrified. Let me explain.
As an American, I rejoice in the removal of evil from our earth (as I stated earlier). Bin Laden was a coward that brought death and heartache to thousands of Americans through the horrific events that took place on 9/11. He has also terrorized thousands, if not millions, of people from his own land. The man deserved to be brought down and as an American, I stand behind my country proudly shouting "U.S.A!" However, as a Christian, I am saddened. Yes, this man was evil but it states in the Bible, "Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice." Proverbs 24:17 Even Christ says, "I take no pleasure in the death of anyone...Repent and Live!" Ezekiel 18:32 If Osama never acknowledged his wrong doings and never asked for the forgiveness that Christ offers up for free, then his death means an eternity in hell. Why do we rejoice over that? We are supposed to rejoice when a lost soul is saved, not when it perishes. That is why I am conflicted.
Also, the death of Osama does not mean peace. There will be retaliation. There will be more violence. Even though we, the American people, despised this man, we can't deny the fact that he was loved and followed by many. Those many are now angered and they WILL retaliate. I want our troops home as much as anyone else, but at the same time, I don't want to deal with the retaliation on our land. I wish peace was at our doorstep with this death, but unfortunately it's not. All we can do now is sit back and pray for the safety and return of our troops. That is why I'm terrified.
