I've read all the stuff about the earthquake in Haiti. I've read all the vitrol from the alleged "Christians" who have spoken more like the devil they invoke than the Prince of Peace and lover of all people. And I have read about all the people reaching out to Haiti with help, money and real prayers. And once again, I find myself both proud and ashamed of being called a Christian. Proud because of all the help people are so generously sending to Haiti. And ashamed because of the comments being made by supposed Christians like Limbaugh and Robertson.
And I find myself angry at the bullsh(*# coming from the mouths of those who some people consider leaders in the Christian community who are instead voicing words of hate, racism and violence. They are bearing false witness to the people of Haiti and to those of us Christians who really believe what the Prince of Peace said.
IMHO, it's time for real Christians everywhere to stand up and let the world know that people like Robertson, Limbaugh and other whose claim to Christianity is shaky at best, do not speak for real Christians. Whether you are conservative, moderate or liberal, it's time to show the world what real Christians are like and to remove these pretenders from the spotlight.
Let's stop watching, listening to or giving response to these hate-mongers and put the real Jesus in the spotlight. The Son of Man who always supported and protected the poor, hurt, wounded and meek from leaders who were leading people astray.
Let's let Robertson, Limbaugh and others know that for REAL Christians, Jesus comes first and we want Jesus in the spotlight instead of hatred and racism. All those in favor of putting Jesus (and love) back in Christianity, raise your hands and your voices.
Rev. Claudia "Red Feather" Barber
