In times of great tragedy and turmoil, we have to remember that our help comes from the Lord, not from the government.

From Fox News. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., said the school shooting in Nashville was “horrendous,” but he does not think there’s a role for Congress to play, and he resents that the tragedy has been politicized.

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Speaking briefly with reporters on Tuesday, Burchett, who represents the Knoxville area but says he lived in Nashville before, said Monday’s shooting was a “horrible situation,” and added that lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are “not going to fix it.” He criticized those on the right and left who are politicizing the tragedy over the shooter’s gender identity or guns, respectively.

“Criminals are going to be criminals,” Burchett said. …

“And we’ve got a mental health issue in this country,” he continued. “We need to start addressing it.” …

Asked how Congress should respond to the tragedy, Burchett said that lawmakers would only “mess things up.” …

Instead of attempting a legislative solution, Burchett, a Christian, said, “I think we really need to revive up in this country. I think our ministers and our communities of faith need to come together and start preaching about love from the Bible.” …

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(Excerpt from Fox News. Photo Credit: NATHAN MULLET on Unsplash)