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Seeking answers, lacking words

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To those facing tragedy, and loss: I'm saddened by what has happened, I'm saddened that you are being put through this.

I don't have any other words. Any advice or promises would be out of line if not offensive.

To us all: We've got a lot of questions; maybe there are answers.

If there are answers or solutions, they will come from the real world and real people. Maybe we can find them by fearlessly and honestly looking in at ourselves and out to each other.

Maybe we will never find answers for all of our questions.

In the meantime, we will have to take care of each other as best we can. Can we do that?

Topics: Ethics, Death & Dying
Beliefs: Freethought (Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic), Interfaith
Tags: children, mourning, newtown, ct, sandy hook elementary school, shooting, tragedy

Greg Lammers

 Greg Lammers is Founder and Organizer of Columbia Atheists and National Affiliate Director for American Atheists. His work with local and national atheist organizations is driven by a desire to connect nonbelievers, build community, and promote atheism and secularism.
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