If ever there was a classic example of living in a fool’s paradise this has to be it. A host of people mostly woman and children and not a defensive firearm was to be had. This happy group of people could have, with one simple phone call to cgos.co.za had two or more very low profile CQP (close quarter protection) operators on station. Not only would they have had security cover but the operators would have done an assessment (reece) on the area before the event.
From a Christian perspective the men at this event stand indicted as Christen husbands, I must add I doubt if in fact they were, but as Christian people we are commanded to look after our families. Not just to feed cloth and educate them but to defend them. How so?
The picture of Christ is that of a bridegroom coming for his bride, his church. If one takes it as read that Christ died for his church to save her. Husbands love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, Ephesians 5: 25.
Logic would suggest that bridegrooms (marred men) are meant to be willing to give their lives for their bride’s i.e. Husbands are expected to lay down their life for their wife.
For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:2
Now I am not asking them to throw themselves in to a hail of bullets, but the very least I would expect of a Christian man would be prepared and armed and willing to make some kind of effort to save his bride.
Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, “Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” Revelation 21:2
JOHANNESBURG – Parents who were victims of a robbery at a children’s party at the Sandton Fire Department on Saturday say they believe they were intentionally targeted.
A group of about 35 children and 40 adults were held at gunpoint during the party and jewellery and other valuables were taken from them.
Johannesburg Emergency Services has confirmed the incident and say police are investigating. Parents say they feel violated that they were targeted while at their most vulnerable.
If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him. Exodus 22: 2
Adults and kids held up at a party at the Sandton Fire Station yesterday. CCTV cameras not working. @CityofJoburgEMS pic.twitter.com/S9DkBFf7xg
— Mandy Wiener (@MandyWiener) November 1, 2015 It’s understood the CCTV cameras weren’t working, the perpetrators knew there was a party at the venue, there were no firemen on site and the person manning the call room claimed to not have a panic button, airtime or the police’s phone number.
Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other. And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built. The man who sounded the trumpet was beside me. Nehemiah 4: 17-18
One man says he tried to call 10111 three times during the incident, but the number went unanswered.
“I saw one of the fathers diving for cover and then I looked up and saw a guy coming towards us with a gun. We just gathered the kids. The guy came and took earrings from one of the ladies. When I noticed he wasn’t around I took out my phone and tried to phone 10111.”
Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. Proverbs 25:6
Johannesburg Emergency Services says it’s reserving its comment on the allegations while police investigations are underway.
(Edited by Tamsin Wort)
Lots cell phones, but no defensive firearms???? What where they going to do talk them to death
Let’s not pretend SA is a great country
“We have no choice but to carefully reflect on who we are and where we are going. Kidding ourselves is not a good way to start. The citizens of great countries don’t steal their neighbour’s electricity drive thoughtlessly on the roads and rape helpless old woman
David Shapiro, The Times
One could add to that murder.
