I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 )
Showing posts with label Evil in the World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Evil in the World. Show all posts
8-year-old Illinois boy found dead, just a Skeleton, starved
to death by his parents
Daily Mail.com is reporting An 8-year-old Illinois boy who
was allegedly starved to death by his parents weighed just 30 pounds at the
time of his death and was covered in bruises, left in a closet of room. He
lived in his own feces and urine. Navin’s muscles had wasted away, his skin was
discolored, his body fat was all gone and his internal organs shrunk below
their normal sizes and weights at the time of his death. Little Navin Jones was
found unresponsive at his parents’ home and later died at the hospital on March
29, 2022.
Navin’s Parents kept him locked in this tiny room forced to
eat from the trash and peed on the wall in his bedroom. They kept him locked
inside with a rope. With a sign on the door that read “Do Not Give Gavin any
Food”
Navin’s mother Stephanie Jones, 37, pleaded guilty last week
to first-degree murder as a plea deal for a lesser sentence. Navin’s Father Brandon
Walker, 41. His trial is ongoing, however he more than likely should receive a
life sentence, In my opinion they both should have the death penalty. .
God, you are my strength in this time when
the anguish of Navin’s death surrounds me, the grief is unending. O Lord!
Deliver my eyes from this flood of tears. This child was the light of the world,
yet precious in your sight as well. I love you, Lord, for you have heard my
appeal for mercy. You are gracious and righteous and full of compassion. Amen
Reach Out
Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem that affects
the well-being and safety of children. Failure to act by a parent or caregiver
that results in death, serious harm, sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
under 18 years old. This means any physical, emotional, or mental
ill-treatment, neglect or negligent treatment, or commercial or other
exploitation of a child by someone who has a relationship of responsibility,
trust, or power over the child. Some of the warning signs of child abuse and
neglect are injuries, burns, hunger, thirst, lack of hygiene, lack of interest,
or lack of education. Child abuse and neglect can have lasting effects on the
child's health, development, dignity, and survival. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, you should report it
to the proper authorities as soon as possible.
Biblical Reference:
Isaiah 49:15 says, "Can a mother forget the baby at her
breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may
forget, I will not forget you!"4 This verse expresses God’s compassion and
care for His people, especially His children. He will never forsake or abandon
them.
China an Axis of evil; They have forced the Biden administration to
remove sanctions to help fight this horrible drug. Its absolutely a show on how
the Chinese government has no limit to their evil deeds to get their way, they
are simply a drug pusher to the world. The Biden administration on Thursday
removed the Chinese Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science
from a trade sanction list, part of a bid to convince Beijing to do more to
halt the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the United States.
Washington
put the institute on the list in 2020 over alleged abuses against Uyghurs and
other minority groups, effectively barring it from receiving most goods from
U.S. suppliers. (Report By Reuters. )
For years, China has been a primary source of fentanyl
trafficked into the United States. It is a powerful prescription drug for
severe pain that's made and sold illegally. It led to more than 37,000 overdose
deaths in the U.S. in 2019, part of a national opioid crisis that has worsened
this year during the coronavirus pandemic, according to federal health
authorities. ( reported by NPR )
Under international pressure, China's government banned the
production and sale of fentanyl and many of its variants in May 2019, resulting
in a significant reduction in the country's illicit fentanyl trade. But more
than a year later, Chinese vendors have tapped into online networks to brazenly
market fentanyl analogs and the precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl and
ship them directly to customers in the U.S. and Europe as well as to Mexican
cartels.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” This verse reminds us that our bodies belong to God and should be treated with respect and care. It implies that drug use can harm our physical health and damage our relationship with God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20:
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What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is used to
treat severe pain, especially for cancer patients and those recovering from
surgery. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic piperidine opioid drug primarily used
as an analgesic. It is 20 to 40 times more potent than heroin and 100 times
more potent than morphine. It is also used as a sedative and can cause
addiction, confusion, respiratory depression, and overdose. Fentanyl can be
very fast acting and even a small amount can be deadly. Fentanyl is often mixed
with other drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine without the user’s
knowledge, making them more potent and dangerous. Fentanyl can be found in
different forms, such as patches, lozenges, liquid, powder, pills, nasal
sprays, eye drops, and candies. Fentanyl overdose can be reversed with
naloxone, a medication that blocks the effects of opioids.
In the United States, the opioid epidemic is an extensive,
ongoing overuse of opioid medications, both from medical prescriptions and
illegal sources. The epidemic began in the United States in the late 1990s,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when opioids
were increasingly prescribed for pain management, resulting in a rise in
overall opioid use throughout subsequent years.[3] The great majority of
Americans who use prescription opioids do not believe that they are misusing
them. In the United States, there were approximately 109,600
drug-overdose-related deaths in the 12-month period ending January 31, 2023, at
a rate of 300 deaths per day.
How could someone bang their 3-year-old child to the ground until dead.
Gloria Elena Hughes, 37, is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in Maryland. A sheriff’s deputy saw her holding a lifeless child in the street early Sunday morning and called for assistance. The child, Jason Garcia, 3, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Surveillance video allegedly showed Hughes banging the child into the ground several times. The boy’s father had alerted police in North Carolina to a custody dispute the night before. (reported by WMAR-2 Baltimore Maryland News)
Our Thoughts
Our children are our future, our hope, our joy. They deserve our love, our care, our support. But the world is full of dangers, threats, and harms.
Oh Lord; We pray to you today for all the children in the world who are suffering from harm and abuse. We ask you to protect them from physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual violence. We ask you to heal their wounds and restore their dignity. We ask you to comfort their hearts and fill them with your peace.
the Bible that command parents not to murder, not to provoke anger, not to abuse physically or sexually, and to discipline their children in a loving and respectful way.
Find Help
Child abuse is a serious and widespread problem that affects millions of children around the world. It can take many forms, such as physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect. Child abuse can have lasting and devastating consequences for the victims, such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.
If you are a child who is being abused, or you know someone who is, you are not alone and you deserve help. There are many resources and organizations that can provide you with support, protection, and guidance. Here are some steps you can take to find help for abused children:
- Call a helpline. There are many toll-free and confidential helplines that you can call to talk to someone who understands what you are going through and can offer you advice and referrals. Some examples are:
- Child help National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
- Contact a trusted adult. If you feel comfortable and safe, you can reach out to an adult who can help you, such as a teacher, a counselor, a doctor, a relative, or a friend's parent. Tell them what is happening to you and ask them to help you stop the abuse and get the support you need.
- Report the abuse. If you are in immediate danger or you want to stop the abuse from happening again, you can report it to the authorities, such as the police or child protective services. You can call 911 or your local emergency number if you need urgent help. You can also call the helplines mentioned above to get assistance with reporting the abuse.
- Seek counseling. Talking to a professional therapist or counselor can help you cope with the trauma and emotions caused by the abuse. They can also help you heal and recover from the abuse and build your self-esteem and resilience. You can ask your helpline, your trusted adult, or your doctor for a referral to a counselor who specializes in child abuse.
- Join a support group. Meeting other children who have experienced abuse can help you feel less alone and isolated. You can share your feelings and experiences with them and learn from their coping strategies and insights. You can ask your counselor, your helpline, or your trusted adult for a local or online support group for abused children.
Remember that you are not to blame for the abuse and that you have the right to be safe and happy. Finding help for abused children is not easy, but it is possible and it can make a difference in your life. You are not alone and there is hope for a better future.
