The story of Celia Washington, who poisoned 17 people at a wedding, is a chilling reminder of what we already know deep down: violence never creates j
The story of Celia Washington, who poisoned 17 people at a wedding, is a chilling reminder of what we already know deep down: violence never creates joy, love, or loyalty.
Whether under violent regimes, in abusive marriages, or in households marked by harsh parenting—fear can control people for a time, but it cannot build trust or true devotion.
We see this with children raised in violent households. Sadly, violence has a way of making a comeback and harming innocent folks.
As Scripture says: “The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths” (Isaiah 59:8). Or in the words of an African proverb: “He who tries to shake a tree stump only shakes himself.”
Sometimes, violence circles back to destroy the hand that wields it.
End violence against all human beings. Violence is no one’s friend or ally.