Was Nashville School Shooter Under Demonic Influence?
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The gunman at the Nashville school shooting at Antioch High School, who killed a female student and injured another before taking his own life, reportedly was under “significant influence.”
Solomon Henderson, 17, was under “significant influence,” according to Fox News, as he was viewing online content that was “harmful and objectionable,” from “non-traditional websites.”
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Investigators also uncovered two extensive documents—one 51 pages and the other 288 pages—suggesting a deeper spiritual and psychological struggle at play.
From a spiritual warfare perspective, this tragedy highlights the unseen battle for the hearts and minds of young people. Scripture reminds us that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms,” (Eph. 6:12).
On X, posts have circulated of Henderson and his tie to Nazism with the desire to murder others and to take his own life.
This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the need for spiritual discernment and intentional discipleship in a world filled with deception. It calls for us as believers to pray fervently for today’s youth, for protection against the schemes of the enemy, and for revival in schools, homes and communities. Jesus is the light that overcomes darkness (John 1:5), and only through Him can the lost find hope, healing and salvation.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
