“It’s a shame he missed.”
That was the first thought I had when I saw that someone had attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. My second thought was, “You shouldn’t think that — you consider yourself a peacemaker and pacifist.” I wondered how my Christian commitments could erode so quickly.
Within minutes, I saw I was far from the only one struggling through these thoughts. None of my left-leaning friends were posting that sentiment publicly, but my group texts and DMs were filled with private lamentation. Impulsively, we all seemed to agree things might be better if Trump had died. Reading these words only heightens my sense of shame.
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