The Dark Side of Man
The devastation of Hurricane Katrina has stripped away more than houses and land; it has uncovered the darkness of the human soul.
Feature by Steve Crampton
September 7, 2005

(AgapePress) - The epic tragedy of the New Orleans disaster grows sadder every day. We all breathed a sigh of relief when Katrina turned east just before striking the city, sparing it from the full brunt of the storm's awesome power. But as the story continues to unfold, we have gone from hope to despair, as first the levees broke and now rescue efforts have sputtered and slogged forward due to the lawless looting, shooting, and the resistance of many to leave. There have also been reports of rape.

Lest anyone respond that the looting is justified because the looters are simply trying to feed their families, I have two responses. First, stealing is wrong under any circumstances. Second, food is not the primary item being stolen. As one newspaper from Biloxi, Mississippi, reported, in a recent break-in at a convenience store, cigarettes, cigars and beer were taken, but the food was not touched. One of the most often stolen items is guns. Nursing homes are under siege. Almost overnight, New Orleans has become a war zone.

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