Sandusky and the True Monsters Under our Bed

This year we reflect on a powerful man who at first glance may be viewed as modern day "hero" but after closer inspection reveals a gruesome image. Sandusky is a perfect example of how many quote/unquote "mighty men" look so pale under a magnifying lens. It is a full-on war to save our children. We used to look for these monsters under beds, in closets, attics, outside windows.. Now we are forced to scan our locker rooms, church pews, and all levels of government... No one is immune...

What brings these once "hidden" monsters to a resplendent view? Why is power and pain so entwined? because... Power corrupts... It is one of the main reasons the Christian Pilgrims left England for America... What they disliked was the power of one person (the king) who decided religion and beliefs for them all... and when they stepped foot on our continent, they decided then.. that.. no one person.. would have all the power.. they also knew.. power corrupts the few.. but weakness corrupts the many....

And our wonderful country is absolutely inundated with "powerful" people who are targeting not the strong.. not the battle-ready.. oh no.. for these perceived "mighty men" are cowards.. handed a gift... and they use it.. to prey on our children...

Oh that we have eyes that see... That we have mouths that pour out truth.. That we take the time to engage in conflict.. That we save our kids...even if it means walking away from "true love"..that we hold accountable.. that we never waiver on justice.. That we not mistake nativity for trust.. that we run backgrounds on church workers even at the smallest of sanctuaries.. We must realize that the battleground lies in our schools.. our kids programs.. our sports events...

We cannot mistake "judging" for "truth-spotting".. We cannot let a reputation silence a victim.. Sandusky litters our TV screens.. crowned with white hair and aging lines.. His voice vomits a denial that our internal lie detector blares as an admission of guilt.. but he has not been convicted.. all of this is an "allegation"... or.. does God have a sense of humor.. and what was once done in darkness.. is now revealed on satellites transmitted all over our planet...

We need to protest.. to "shock and awe" these modern day "sleepers".. expose the child terrorists... This year Homeland Security implemented a public campaign that says "If you see something, say something"... This too.. needs to be our motto for protecting our youth...

1 Samuel 2:3 "Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of our mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed".

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