I don’t know how much more we’ll learn about the shooter’s motivations. Right now he’s lawyered up, so maybe he won’t volunteer any more incriminating information. But perhaps the police will find incriminating statements on his computer files.
One thing I’d note is that neuroscience has a very reductive view of human nature. In Daniel Dennett’s catchphrase, “Yes, we have a soul, but it’s made of lots of tiny robots.”
If Holmes imbued that philosophy, then it might explain why he places so little value on human life.
Hey Steve. Sorry for the off topic comment, but I don't have your email address. Letting you know the Westboro cowards are going to have one of their temper-tantrums at the Aurora memorial tomorrow. I know that giving them attention is giving them what they want, but it's worth, every now and then, pointing out what a bunch of freaks they are.
ReplyDeleteHere's a good teaching that speaks to this tragedy: "There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he [JESUS] answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”-Dr. Luke 13:1-5
ReplyDeleteIt truly is a painful time for many, and I ask our Lord to bless those who are struggling through this. And for Him to have mercy on many.
have a great Lord's day!
On a related note, I just saw this post.
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