Saturday, June 4, 2022

D.L. Gardner: Questions and Answers

Anger and hatred, particularly in the name of politics, are what the enemy wants. He wants to divide us. He’s not for anyone but himself, and those that follow him are fulfilling their own selfish desires through their own self-righteous judgments against everybody else. It’s human nature.

What are the questions? 


Who is to blame? How can we stop this? What is the government going to do? Why can’t the “sides” work together? Why is anger, hatred, and vitriol raging so against everybody else?


If it were not bad enough that we are all sinners, it’s even worse because the enemy stokes evil, hatred, and division everywhere. Evil comes from the heart of the evil one and those who follow his lead. It has always been that way, and it will continue to be that way until God ends evil and His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.


Nevertheless, God has given instructions and spiritual power to those who trust Him to resist and overcome evil in the world until He removes evil completely from this earth. Until then, those who know God must follow Him and His Word to resist and overcome all the power of the evil one. 


What are the answers? 


“Who is to blame?” The evil one and those who follow him are to blame for all the evil we see. The boy who killed the school children and teachers was driven by evil. The same is true of others who have committed unimaginable carnage among many innocents among us. The killers could not resist the power urging them to kill.


“How can we stop this?” We have no shortage of ‘solutions’ for stopping mass shootings in America. If we lived in a democracy, half us us could vote to take away all guns from the other half, and we’d still have mass shootings regardless of which half had the guns. It’s not a gun problem. Boys  are being attacked from early ages by many forces working to destroy their identities as boys and men. Worse still, too many men have forfeited their duties to raise boys into responsible young men who value the role of men in society as protectors of life and values.


“What is the government going to do?” Families and communities are responsible for identifying, modeling, and teaching values to our children. The government can't even agree on the definition of a man or a woman. The government has neither sense nor values.


“Why can’t the ‘sides’ work together?” The sides can work together inside local communities.  Political sides on a national level cannot and will not work together because one side has to “win” and one side has to “lose.” 


This takes us back to the foundational problem of the human race. “Why is anger, hatred, and vitriol raging so against everybody else?” Among a litany of other evil things, human nature is naturally inclined to enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, and factions.


But, God has given His followers the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, against which there are no laws. God has given every community some of His followers to resist and overcome the power of evil. Let them, especially the men stand up and lead.

 

Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com.

 

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

BS. It is a gun problem.

Anonymous said...

BS. It is a gun problem.

Anonymous said...

captain obvious!

Anonymous said...

Must be nice to have someone to blame for all of the evils in the world. If it wasn't for the devil the world would be just one big happy garden.
The devil made me do it is a good excuse but it has been used too many times.

Anonymous said...

BS @9:10 it’s a people problem. Anger and hate seem to be the message every day from politicians that know a people divided are a people controlled! Add to the message that there are two different levels of justice in America and it grows like a virus. When people see the opposite side of political ideas as evil it’s as low as it can go before really bad things start happening. Why not hate the other side? Our government tells us too. President’s tell us others that disagree with our vision are murderers, racist and an enemy of the state. All while they do the very thing they claim the trash does using every vile tactic available. The results justify and and all means!

They attempt to overthrow the government all while accusing their enemies of their deeds. Then when their lies are discovered and millions of dollars are wasted on bullshit investigations justice seems to close its eyes to their crimes. People are thrown in jail for not talking to congress while the guilty laugh and plot their next plan to destroy more enemy!

I know this isn't Sunday school said...

@8:43 thought his post was so good, he said it twice.

There is no devil in the sense that man portrays it. There is no omnipresent evil deity, that moves on weak humans and causes despicable acts. No, there is only one source of sin, or evil if you will. That source is the human heart.

Jeremiah 17:9 GOD, speaking about the human heart, tells us this. Go read it for yourself. An inanimate object doesn't have the ability to commit an evil act. If you're looking for the source of evil, the bible tells you where.

Anonymous said...

I agree it's a people problem NOT a gun problem. If it was a gun problem how does Chicago have the toughest gun laws but one of the most violent cities in US? nobody crying about 50 dead in a weekend...mainstream media doesn't even mention it!



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.