It seems one of the world's brightest minds is in need of a history lesson on who the 'Lord's Resistance Army (LRA)' really are. Here's a hint: They are not a group of Christians.
I pray that this very brief entry helps to that end...
Powerfully moving stuff.
Of course, we also spent some time trying to expose this terrorist group as anything but the 'Christians' they've tried to self-style themselves as for the past two decades (and as so many people apparently -- and erroneously -- believe that they are).
That should give you a pretty definitive overview. Just in case it doesn't, then I hope that this video from Washington DC helps to further set the record straight too...
Inhofe Sets LRA Record Straight
Frankly, I'm surprised at Rush Limbaugh.
Yes, my interest and passion in politics has changed dramatically as I've matured in my faith (compared to what it was like just a couple of years ago), but this is the kind of thing that really gets under my skin.
There's just no excuse for this kind of ignorance; the kind of ignorance born out of a desire to advance one's own personal agenda.
I was actually listening to him on my way home for lunch the day he made those stunning comments. He should know better and so should we.
Let this serve as a lesson to everyone not to speak before making sure their personal politics haven't blinded them to the facts of the world around them.
Thankfully, as Christians, we have a filter and a worldview that helps us with that, and it is already predetermined for us as clearly outlined in Scripture.
Use it.
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I pray that this very brief entry helps to that end...
***I COULDN'T ACCESS THIS VIDEO ANYWHERE FOR SOME REASON***
Evelyn Apoko is now 22 years old and works with the Strongheart Fellowship Program, a non-profit group designed to "help bright, resilient young people from extremely challenging circumstances around the globe." However, her scarred face shows the pain she once faced.
From the Strongheart Fellowship Program’s website:
"When she was just a little girl, Evelyn Apoko was abducted in the middle of the night by a brutal rebel group in Uganda that calls themselves The Lord’s Resistance Army. Left unchecked by the world community for decades, the group – which is also known as the LRA – has abducted thousands of children to serve as soldiers, porters or sex slaves. After years in captivity, Evelyn was badly wounded and faced the terrible choice of attempting a near-impossible escape or certain death at the hands of the rebels who were repelled by her horrific injuries. Miraculously, Evelyn escaped and made it to a rehab center and hospital, where she came to the attention of Strongheart."
Her video begins with the simple text, "Dear Mr. Limbaugh," and then Apoko begins talking, finding the words difficult either because of tears or her wounds.
"I am a former abducted child. My heart breaks when I hear your message about the LRA. I experienced first-hand the pain and hatred of humanity in the LRA. I know that there is nowhere in the Bible that says Christians should treat humans like animals."
Powerfully moving stuff.
Of course, we also spent some time trying to expose this terrorist group as anything but the 'Christians' they've tried to self-style themselves as for the past two decades (and as so many people apparently -- and erroneously -- believe that they are).
LRA: Lord Reveals Apostasy
Uganda: An Unconventional War
That should give you a pretty definitive overview. Just in case it doesn't, then I hope that this video from Washington DC helps to further set the record straight too...
Inhofe Sets LRA Record Straight
Frankly, I'm surprised at Rush Limbaugh.
Yes, my interest and passion in politics has changed dramatically as I've matured in my faith (compared to what it was like just a couple of years ago), but this is the kind of thing that really gets under my skin.
There's just no excuse for this kind of ignorance; the kind of ignorance born out of a desire to advance one's own personal agenda.
I was actually listening to him on my way home for lunch the day he made those stunning comments. He should know better and so should we.
Let this serve as a lesson to everyone not to speak before making sure their personal politics haven't blinded them to the facts of the world around them.
Thankfully, as Christians, we have a filter and a worldview that helps us with that, and it is already predetermined for us as clearly outlined in Scripture.
Use it.
Share|
1 Comments:
Rush is part of the machine. He is on the 'good' side of controlling both sides of the war.
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