Is every life redeemable? I know theologically all sins are paid for by our savior, but the more I think about those people that harm children and destroy so many lives I can't comprehend a punishment that fits the crime. I am almost sure this is a lack of understanding on my part. Perhaps if I were to know all things I would have complete peace in my heart knowing the price someone pays for committing such horrific acts is very suitable.
"Redeem" is an interesting word, It means to recover ownership or to save from a sinful state and its consequences. So in my mind not only am I referring to the perpetrator but those that are victimized.
During tragedies in our lives, big or small, are we able to recover ownership of our lives? I fear more often then not the victim suffers most from the inability to do this.
I know this is a somber subject so sorry for the downer, but at least it gives us something to chew on.
Recently I have thought how glad I am to never be in a position where I have to make that call! Who knows what makes people do what they do. Was the wife beater beaten? Was the Drug addict introduce to drugs by her mom?
ReplyDeleteI am glad to know the atonement works and Happy that I don't have to judge those it may not cover.
I do think every life is WORTH redemption and I think every life can be redemeed if they allow themselves to feel it. I don't think this is an easy thing, but, I do believe it can be done.
Does that make sense?