As the whole world knows by now, the Caribbean island of Haiti has been struck by a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake… Haiti was already struggling with extreme poverty, political instability, HIV/AIDs, etc. Imagine how the already stricken populace is suffering even more now.
The next time you fall on your knees before the LORD our GOD, ask HIM to have mercy on the people whose lives HE spared in Haiti. That the people would take refuge in HIS Only Begotten SON Christ Jesus.
If you feel so inclined, a monetary contribution to a relief organization would also help provide food, clothing, shelter, medical aid, etc. to the survivors. Here’s a good place to start that also features cautionary info on avoiding the scammers who will be using this tragedy for personal gain.
I’m torn over Pat Robertson’s decision to make remarks to the affect that Haiti is suffering because they made a deal w/ the Devil during a national broadcast on his program. Mr. Robertson even went so far as to quote the Devil’s response to the people. Is that in the Bible?
I hope Christians in America are keeping a close eye on Britain, where there is a Hate Crimes law that essentially prohibits people from publicly criticizing homosexuality. If I’m reading the information correctly, recent amendment to the legislation extends hate crime legislation to now cover “hatred against a group of persons defined by reference to sexual orientation (whether towards persons of the same sex, the opposite sex or both).” The amendment reportedly also aimed to protect free speech in regard to this change, but it appears the rule of law is basically — you can’t read passages from the Holy Bible that shows GOD’s condemnation of homosexuality out loud in public. If you do, then you are inciting hatred by expressing homophobic views.
