Liberty Postings

Today, Pat Robertson explained that hundreds of thousands of people are dead in Haiti as a result of a pact the country’s people made with the devil generations ago.  This is a wonderful sequel to his remarks more than eight years ago that Americans and our sinful behavior were to blame for the 9/11 attacks.  Perhaps he also believes that New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina because those scandalous jazz clubs were playing secular music.  And, maybe the cow that tipped over the lantern in Mrs. O’Leary’s barn and started a blaze that consumed a city had a baby without marrying the bull that impregnated her.

Jesus Christ offers us an amazing model of love and forgiveness.  He taught us not to judge others, but to love them, help them, feed them, and clothe them.  This is just one gal’s opinion, but here is what I think Christian leaders with influence such as that unfortunately held by Pat Robertson should say regarding the earthquake in Haiti:

A terrible event took place in Haiti today.  Thousands are likely dead.  Millions are suffering.  Let’s all take some time right now to pray for every man, woman, and child who is living through that unimaginable nightmare.  Then, let’s each decide how we are going to help.  Each life in that country is precious, and we are going to make sure they know how much we care about them.

That’s it.  No judgment.  No hypothesizing as to why this horrific devastation happened in this particular country.  Just offer love, prayers, and anything else you can.

“The entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Galatians 5:14