Renee Holmes :
A young teenager was scared for his life after being confronted by two brothers who outweighed him by nearly 100 pounds. According to reports, he immediately admitted what happened, did not run, and has expressed remorse over the tragic death of Austin Metcalf. This is a heartbreaking situation for everyone involved.
What I don’t understand is why so many people immediately turn everything into a Black-versus-White issue. We need to stop viewing every tragedy through the lens of race and start viewing people as individuals.
Both Austin and Carmelo are human beings. Both have families who are hurting. Both are children created by God. Celebrating someone’s suffering, mocking a young person fighting for his life, or spreading hatred does not honor God.
Some people post about God’s love on Sunday and then spend the rest of the week attacking, insulting, and dehumanizing others online. Scripture teaches us to love our neighbors, show mercy, and treat others with compassion. If we cannot show basic humanity to people we disagree with, we should reflect on whether we are truly living out those values.
This tragedy should remind us of the value of every life. Pray for Austin’s family. Pray for Carmelo and his family. Pray for truth, justice, healing, and peace. There is already enough hatred in this world. We don’t need to add more.
2026-06-07 22:18:46