One of my favorite summer pastimes is visiting amusement parks across the country. Whether its Cedar Point, Kings Island or one of the 6 Flags venues, there is nothing like the thrill of riding on a roller coaster. This rush of adrenaline creates a sensation that makes you feel like you’re flying through the air. However, for the paranoid, history serves as a notice that some rides can kill.
According to an NBC News report from July of 2014, most amusement accidents occur to children, roughly 4,400 per year or 20 per week during the peak season. The most recent investigation on amusement park death found 52 individuals died over a 15 year people, with the latest victim a woman from Texas who fell out of a 14 story wooden coaster. Despite strict safety regulations, there is no guarantee when the next malfunction will end in disaster.
From a spiritual perspective, there is a reason why God includes guidelines for life in the Bible. If ignored, its easy to wander into trouble, just ask Eve. Meanwhile, the acts of the sinful nature have been added for New Testament readers, warning people of the dangers of indulging in Turkish delights, Galatians 5:19-21. Just as Peter explored Narnia, attractive to the promises of the White Witch, most human beings can’t resist the pleasures of earth. Thus, if you’re not careful, you might develop a taste for thrills that can kill.
by Jay Mankus
