Who Will End the Violence?

These days, our headlines are full of violence. There have been a number of news items about domestic strife and race-based violence. On the international scene, we read of ongoing brutality by Islamic terrorists. The question on many of our minds is this: Who will stop the violence? As we come to this Sunday after Thanksgiving, and look forward to the Christmas holidays we are looking for hope. But is there really any hope?

The diver placed his ear against the hardened steel of the submarine’s hull to catch the faint sound . . .