After reading all the negative feedback you received from your article on the VA Tech tragedy, I just wanted to tell you that to me (and many others, I know) your article was a breath of fresh air, as usual. You brought a thoroughly Biblical perspective to a tragedy that, for most people, brings only doubts and questions. Thank you for providing the Biblical answers to those questions, even when they are unpopular.

You were accused of being callous and insensitive, but that is simply not so. Your article was tactful and respectful, sensitive and compassionate, yet candid, truthful, and painfully honest. Now is not the time to shirk away from the widespread issues that led to this community disaster. The words of Patrick Henry seem so relevent for this time in our history: “It is natural for men to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren until she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in the arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not those things which so nearly relate to their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost me, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.” I thank God that even in our day, there is a remnant who are willing to know the whole truth, to know the worst and to provide for it. It seems tragic that the theology of so many Christians is so woefully lacking that they would respond to this situation by denying the Sovereignty and Providence of God, seemingly unable to conceive of a loving, all-powerful God who will sometimes send bad things into the lives of people. Equally tragic is the fact that others defend the murderer...In the meantime, Mr. Phillips, persevere. Do not let the attacks and rejection discourage you. You bear an important message, one that our nation needs to hear...”