Violence in School
If studying, dating, and extra-curricular activities weren’t enough to think about, many teenagers worry about being hurt or attacked while at school. Reports of violence in our schools appear on the evening news with alarming frequency. Schools have taken steps to prevent violence; police presence, metal detectors, and zero-tolerance policies have become commonplace. Do measures like this really allay our fears? How can our faith help us to overcome the threat of violence in our schools? How can prayer calm our fears and help us to take action?