27 People Dead, Mostly Children

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is2x7QTZ8AI&feature=player_embedded

Read the Qur'an 22:12-13: He calls besides Allah unto him that which can neither harm hit, nor profit him. That is straying far away. He calls unto him whose harm is nearer than his profit: certainly, an evil patron and certainly an evil friend!

Friendship.

Assalamu alaika Caringheart.

This is from the Qur'an 30:41: Evil (sins and disobedience to Allah) has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds) that He (Allah) may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allah and begging His Pardon). What of the remains of your cathedral?

Friendship.

There's the saying that God helps those who help themselves. Trust in God but tie your camel is an Arab proverb with a similar meaning and a reported saying of Prophet Muhammad.

So how can we help ourselves? Here's what should be on the list in my opinion:

1) Tougher gun control laws
2) More budget for school psychologists
3) Better awareness about the consequences of (online) mobbing
4) Less violence in movies, tv series and computer games
5) Better scripts showing how conflicts can be handled without violence (STNG is a good example)
6) Clear statements from religious leaders that calls for violence in the Old Testament and the Qur'an do not apply to the present time (explaining the historic context why these calls became part of our holy books)