London may no longer be the capital of an avowedly 'Christian' nation, but much of its culture is still built on Christian values. The terrorists' bombs may have rocked London, but they will not kill its resilient spirit.
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Jesus would also say, if you look at the immorality, injustice, greed and oppression in this world and think, "This needs to change", you're right. But everyone on earth, irrespective of race or creed is a sinner before God.
Every human life is broken at a deep, spiritual level and needs to be restored. This is the root cause of the jealousies and wars in this world.
You can't change the condition of people's hearts through violence.
That is the core of the Christian faith. Faced with the ultimate act of violence, the Son of God didn't respond with his hands raised in anger. On a Roman torture stick, he spread his arms wide in love. That perfect love is capable of casting out all fear!
London may no longer be the capital of an avowedly 'Christian' nation,
but much of its culture is still built on Christian values. The
terrorists' bombs may have rocked London, but they will not kill its
resilient spirit. We can but pray that those directly affected by the
tragedy will find comfort in the great love that God has for them. ![]()
Mal Fletcher is an author, social commentator, global conference speaker, broadcaster and leadership consultant based in London. Mal is also a member of the Cross Rhythms Board Of Reference. His social comment is often featured in the media (e.g. BBC TV, BBC World News, Radio 5 Live etc) and his TV series, 

THE ULTIMATE TERROR: JUDGMENT DAY
We read in Isaiah 13:9: Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.