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The sad fact is that it may never be possible to prevent violent behavior in humans. One of the first things taught in scripture is that it is part of human behavior (Cain and Abel).

By and large, it is a choice for anyone to behave in a violent manner; it is a choice predicated on the situation, but it is still a choice, conscious or otherwise. Those who have in the past behaved violently, and later reformed the behavior can speak to this the best. Ask any of them and they are likely to share with you the regret they carry for past sins. They may even share, if they feel emotionally safe enough, the pain that past violent deeds causes them to feel.

When stressed, like all life, we engage a fight or flight response. When it is not feasible to run away from danger or a threat, again like all forms of life, we fight back. Everyone has this instinct. Our past experiences teach when it is best to run and when it is best to stand and fight. Education then is the key. The best course of action is to give others the knowledge they need to make the best choices.

What might not seem obvious is to engage those with violent pasts in this process. Rather than to ostracize them, to push them to the edge of society as is done today, we need to bring them in so they can share what they have done and the mark that has been made on them by it. By this, they can learn more how they can redeem their pasts and help others not to make the same mistakes.

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