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A New Old Problem: Gang Violence And The Christian World

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Luke Mills Mrs. Fisher English IV 27 March 2024 A New Old Problem Picture bad-hearted people being thrown into the real world only to end up in a corrupt side of society and be a part of the two percent of Americans that are involved in gangs. Many of the above individuals have been involved in a gang or even experienced gang-affiliated violence. Gang violence has been around for as long as we have walked this earth, and has had a significant influence on how society is run. Gang violence has rooted itself in history and conflicts with the Christian worldview by pressuring people to join gangs, changing the American mindset for the worse, and forcing America to turn farther away from their ultimate goal of making the country great by helping others with family …show more content…

Attending church as a youth can be impactful and being exposed at a young age will help those to grow up knowing the Lord and more about Him. The Bible does not directly talk about gangs, but does say what not to do regarding bad behavior. Proverbs is a great place to find knowledge on being brothers of Christ and knowing who to follow as it says here in Proverbs 23:17 “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD” (New International Version). That verse helps understand who is good to follow, and not to follow sinners who are taking the wrong path. In 1 Corinthians 15:33, Paul instructs that “don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character. Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning.” (New International Version) So many young people are drawn into gangs because they are fooled into believing that they are joining a community that will care for them and love them. They may be yearning to belong to a group, especially if they have not had a solid home

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