He’s just letting us know what his fantasy world looks like. This is the way he thinks reality *should* operate: he asserts this is the will of “God”, and there’s no way he thinks “God” is wrong. Collective punishment, scapegoating, and make-an-example-of-‘em sadism. That’s the way things would be if ol’ Pastor Elliff were in charge.

Once you realise that their God is the Gun/Moloch as described in that wonderful piece I read last night, it’s actually true. This mass shooting is yet another gift of the true American god, the Firearm. And it has indeed brought America closer to him, as evidenced by the huge rush of gun buying and NRA membership.