This big news this week has, of course, been the death of Osama Bin Laden. The news media has been talking about it non-stop since Sunday night. President Obama has been praised and criticized. People around our country have rejoiced and have questioned the necessity of taking a life. One popular quote on Facebook this week comes from Martin Luther King Jr.

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

As a Christian, I can't rejoice in the death of anyone, no matter what horrific deeds that person did. That said, I recognize the sense of closure Bin Laden's death may bring to those who lost loved ones on 9/11 and in Bin Laden's other acts of terror. I think the United States was completely justified in raiding Bin Laden's compound. I can acknowledge the necessity of Bin Laden's death under the circumstances of the raid. But I can't celebrate it. What I will celebrate is the moment when peace prevails, when violence is not met with violence, when acts of terror have ended, and when God's kingdom truly comes on earth.