In the wake of the senseless killing at the elementary school in Connecticut, many people are asking why a loving God would allow such a tragedy to innocent children. Why didn't he intervene to protect his precious ones?

One thing I know for sure is it's not God's will and it shows clearly the hate in this world. But still, there's the question why if God is love that it happened.

What those people who question may not realize is that God created us in his image and allowed us the right to choose between right and wrong. We are not his puppets. God has that choice just like us, but in his righteousness he always chooses the right way.

Our power of free will is something God will not take away. And because God doesn't manipulate his creation we are vulnerable to persuasion and deceit by evil.

Steven Tempia

Collinsville