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Columbine


            
             Three years ago in the small town of Littleton, Colorado, two high school students stunned the world with their violent actions. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School on April 20, 1999 and proceeded to massacre their fellow students. The two wounded nearly thirty people, killed thirteen, and took their own lives as well. The most astonishing aspect of this story is that the incident was broadcasted on live television as it unfolded. Viewing such an atrocity was greatly disquieting. I began to question the motives of Harris and Klebold. They seemed to be typical high school students; they were not a part of the socially perceived "cool crowd," but they did seem to lead normal lives. Not only was this a pre-meditated act, but it was also a hate crime. Their reasons are unclear, but it is evident that Eric and Dylan hated their fellow students. Perhaps it was because the victims believed in God, were considered popular by their fellow classmates, or because they were just different. The Columbine High School tragedy increased people's interest about the lack of religion in school. Difference in beliefs or social circles does not give anyone the right to act out against another person.
             As a devout Christian, I believe that Columbine High School tragedy was due to the lack of religion in school. Over the last few years religion in schools has practically been abolished, while even more harmful ideas are allowed in the classroom. Religion being taken out of schools has occurred gradually over time and the impact is becoming more apparent everyday may kids have lost respect for their peers as well as their family. This change concerns me because of the affects this will have on the future leaders of tomorrow.
             Religion in school has personally affected me and I believe religion should be reinstated. The school systems in the United States are having great difficulty handling and punishing delinquent children because of the fear of physical and lawful retaliation.


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