January 2010 Archives

The expression used to describe an insensitive person says that they 'only opened their mouths to change feet,' but sadly when it comes to some leaders, it's only to say things that hurt rather than help.

Cue Pat Robertson, Rev Pat Robertson and his outrageous comments that Haiti has suffered the devastating earthquake last week because of a historic pact the country had taken with the devil.

While Haiti has a strong link to occultish practices like voodoo, that doesn't explain why the earthquake happened. Does Rev Robertson not realise that there is a vibrant Christian community in Haiti, many of whom have lost their lives in the disaster? The dead include three missionaries from my church. We don't even know where their bodies are.

In any case, now is not the time to pontificate on the why, the focus should be on the how, how we can help bring relief to those in distress. The Bible says we should mourn with those who mourn and this is a time to put away the prejudicial comments and do everything possible to empathise and help these folks.

Yet again with Rev Robertson's comments, the Conservative Christians in America show that they put their politics firmly before their faith. This is why so many of them are against President Obama's healthcare bill. What could be more Christian than ensuring as many people as possible have adequate access to healthcare? I am sure these objectors are taken care of in that department.

Come on Reverend, use your public platform to promote harmony and give an accurate representation of our Lord, who at this time wants to be close to those who mourn and suffer right now.

Am I making sense? How did you feel when you heard what Rev Robertson said? What impression do high profile ministers give you of Christianity?

God Bless,
Veron
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