The podcast explores the motivations behind school shootings and delves into the religious depth of the individuals involved. It discusses the absurd nature of life and how it can drive people to commit acts of violence. The chapter also reflects on the personal journey of a man who reevaluates his beliefs and seeks redemption. It concludes by exploring the cyclical pattern of rise and fall in societies and emphasizes personal responsibility and self-improvement.
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Mass shooters view reality as inequitable and appoint themselves as supreme critics of it.
In the face of suffering, one can either succumb to vengeance or seek transformation through personal accountability and forgiveness.
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The Religious Depth of Mass Shootings
Mass shooters have a problem with reality that extends to a religious depth. They view being itself as inequitable and harsh, and human beings as contemptible. They appoint themselves supreme critics of reality, finding it wanting. These individuals believe that the suffering in the world justifies their judgment and revenge.
The Temptation to Question Being
When faced with suffering, tragedy, or limitations, there is a temptation to question existence and curse it. People may ask why innocent people suffer or why life is so hard. The frustration and pain can lead to resentment, blaming reality itself for one's misery.
Choosing Between Vengeance and Transformation
In the face of suffering and cruelty, one can either succumb to vengeance or seek transformation. While vengeance seems justified as a moral necessity, it hinders productive thoughts and inhibits personal growth. Through personal accountability, striving for self-improvement, and forgiveness, individuals can transcend their suffering and contribute to the dominance of good over evil.
I wrote in some detail and with some depth about motivation for the mass slaughter of innocents in my new book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. Because of what happened all-too-recently and brutally in Parkland -- because of what keeps happening -- I thought I would read the relevant chapter (Rule 6: Put your house in perfect order before you criticize the world) and release it on YouTube and as a Podcast.
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