In the wake of the news of the death of Osama Bin-Laden, I myself , like many others  i’m sure, am torn as to how I should react.  I like many wanted  justice (or possibly revenge) for the acts of those responsible for the attacks of 9-1-1.  I was angered at the way we were attacked, and wanted those responsible to pay for what they did.  I was pumped when President Bush declared that he would hunt down those responsible and bring them to justice even if it meant their death.   I think almost all Americans felt the same way.

Now as that day seems to have come, I find myself caught somewhat in a state of confusion.  Should I be celebrating the killing of Osama Bin-Laden?  Should I simply feel relieved and satisfied that his personal reign of terror is over, am I risking not be patriotic by not rejoicing outwardly in his death?  Should I have joy knowing that those who lost loved ones in attacks under Bin-Laden’s leadership, finally get some closer in their loss.  Or finally should I feel saddened by death of another person without them understanding and accepting Acts 2:21.  There is no guarantee and it is highly unlikely that Bin-Laden would have ever accepted Acts 2:21 before his death, as his life seemed to be dedicated to bringing terror to anyone of this country because of what is was based and founded upon.

I again am happy to those who have received closer on this day.  I thank the many members of the Armed Forces that have fought and died in this pursuit of Justice.  It is a great victory for this country and the world over.  But please understand as I ponder how I should react to it.