Yes... that is different. I would say that person was actively participating in something that turned deadly. I just think a person worshiping God.. in His house.. has nothing whatsoever to do with their own murder.
In this case, from a certain perspective, yes, it did...
Is that so abhorant??? Disrespectful???
I believe it is a great, yet unfortunate example of hindsight being 20/20...
The pastor and the other “victims” surely have nothing more to offer to the discussion at this particular time...
But if they were still here, and able to tell us right now, if they had had the ability to defend themselves, would they not have???
Put yourself in their shoes...And see how you feel then...
And please don’t go in the direction that it is God’s will to be murdered in church, or really anywhere for that matter...
If you believe God wants us to just die at the hands of other people without some respect for the gift of life you have been bestowed...
Then why would suicide be considered a “sin”, possibly unforgiven???
Death is death, it is only the beginning of another phase in our souls existence...
It is right to believe that, and look forward to eternity in the light and presence of our God...And Hell is not being there for eternity...
Some people cannot grasp that fact...Nor are they faithful enough to at least give life a fighting chance, right???
You do not have to just die, be murdered, I believe you are allowed to protect life, by taking a life intent on murdering you...