Why Do Kids Kill?

This month is the anniversary of Columbine.  A sad one at that.   I am about to read one of the latest books on that tragedy and if it is any good I’ll give you a thought on it later.  So here is what I’m thinking thus far.  This actually relates somewhat to my previous blogs about morality, decisions, etc. 

What breeds such an event as a Columbine?  We have multiple school shootings (including VA Tech here in my state) and now church shootings, nursing home shootings, and on and on the list goes.  What is at the heart of such a tragedy?  Why do people kill strangers in public places?  I realize some are lashing out at a spouse or enemy but then they take out dozens more (not defending the killing of a spouse but I do realize the root cause of murder that is personal). 

Some want to blame video games, movies, and violence in our culture.  Others point to bullying in our schools.  Mental illness is a factor of course (but not all mentally ill people do this kind of thing).  

What do you think?  Write and let me know what you think is the cause but more than that what can we do to stop future Columbines/VA Techs?

Now this is an issue that as a parent scares the life out of me!

In fact as a pastor we now have this violence in our churches and scores of congregations are setting up security and other measures to protect ourselves.  Wow!  

So share!  If you read this or receive this I want you to comment on this entry.  I realize most of my readers (and I do get stat readings so I know there are those out there reading and receiving this) simply read and not comment.  This time I want your thoughts.  What do you think is going on?