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【新聞後記】與哀哭的人同哭

 

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2018 年 4 月 23 日星期一,是多倫多甚至是全國震驚、哀慟的一天。當日下午約1時半,一部租來的白色小型貨車,以高速衝上北約克途人熙來攘往的一節 Sheppard 夾 Finch 央街行人路,釀成 10 死 16 人受傷的慘劇。死者分別為 8 女 2 男,年齡介乎 22 歲至 94 歲,其中兩人屬於外籍。涉嫌駕駛肇事貨車的疑犯,最終被警員當場制服。疑犯是 25 歲的烈治文山居民米納西安(Alek Minassian),他並非警方熟識人物。米納西安先後被控十項一級謀殺罪及十六項企圖謀殺罪,5 月中以視像方式第二次過堂後,繼續還押,9 月 14 日再次提堂。至截稿日期,警方未透露疑兇犯案動機,但聯邦公安部長葛代爾重申,現階段所知信息,應該不涉及恐怖襲擊,沒有必要提升加拿大的風險級別。

慘劇不單震驚全國,甚至成爲國際新聞,全球關註。總理杜魯多雖然沒有爲事件宣佈全國哀悼,但事發當晚已發表聲明,慰問受害者家人;眾議院全體國會議員第二天亦為罹難者默哀,渥京的和平塔同時下半旗致哀。安省及市級政府,以至球賽、不同社區組織及市民均發起不同悼念活動。聖經也教導我們:「與喜樂的人要同樂,與哀哭的人要同哭。」(羅十二:15)「人遭難,我豈不為他哭泣呢?人窮乏,我豈不為他憂愁呢?」(伯三十:25)

警隊表現倍受讚揚

不幸中之大幸,事件亦有著令人欣慰的地方。多倫多警隊接到第一次報警後 7 分鐘成功逮捕嫌犯,化解危機,同時令警方可以向疑犯落取口供,調查事件眞相。整件案件的處理手法,多倫多警隊獲得三級政府及大眾高度評價,與以往警察開槍打死打傷人的負面新聞相比,有天壤之別。事發現場範圍廣闊,警員散佈各處,聞訊後趕到的 32 分局 43 歲華裔警員林志傑(Ken Lam),幾乎是在孤身一人的情況下與疑犯對峙。從途人攝得的現場視頻所見,疑犯米納西安當時情緒極不穩定,一度做出從腰部迅速拔出類似手槍的動作,還大喊「開槍打我!打我的頭!打死我!」在這樣緊張及電光火石的情況下,林志傑一直保持冷靜,甚至還走向自己的警車關掉警笛,也從容後退,最終勸令疑犯丟下手中物品,伏在地上束手就擒。過程中一槍不發成功逮捕疑兇,因此林志傑被輿論讚譽為英雄。多倫多副警察總長源植勉於新聞發布會亦對林志傑的表現,給予高度評價,但同時強調這也是警隊近年加強訓練警員的結果。

市民以愛心顯團結

另一令人鼓舞的是,事件令市民大眾更顯愛心、同理心、更團結。不少現場市民或途人目睹慘劇經過,仍能保持鎮定協助救治傷者及報警求助。在事發後的約2小時,多倫多警方接線員一共接獲並處理了 1206 個 911 報案,其中 873 個與襲擊案有關。事後市民自發在案發現場留下大量的花束﹑手寫的紀念字句﹑蠟燭等。更有附近花店免費送出鮮花給市民前往悼念。六日後於多倫多賴士民廣場舉行的悼念燭光晚會,有近萬名市民參加,包括總理杜魯多、安省省長韋恩及多倫多市長莊德利在內的三級政府官員分成兩隊從事發現場的央街兩端出發,沿著貨車沿路撞擊市民的路線步行,最後在廣場會合,象徵「治療及團結」。至於由多市政府主導的籌款活動,已收集了逾 180 萬元,用作協助受影響家庭。

犯案動機仍然未明

令市民稍微鬆一口氣的,是當局很快便初步排除是恐怖襲擊,暫時毋須提高風險級別。市民不須要以更長時間通過機場安檢,路經繁忙地區或旅遊景點亦不須提心吊膽。不過,負責調查案件的多倫多警方至今未透露犯案動機,強調不排除任何可能性,又表示調查工作相信要一段較長時間。多倫多警察總長桑達斯曾經表示,該疑犯的行動「看來肯定是蓄意所為」。而從疑兇米納西安的社交平臺貼文,有可能是被女子拒愛而憤然犯案。

故此,即使案件不涉及恐襲,政府必須汲取教訓,預防同類事件發生,包括加強保障交通繁忙區域的途人安全,加強精神及心理治療工作,及早識別及預防早期的反社會行為。「你要保守你心,勝過保守一切,因為一生的果效是由心發出。」(箴四:23)

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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