World News Through the Third Lens

Presenting the world news through the third lens of Scripture is both a joy and a challenge for me. If the Lord should see fit to provide the necessary resources, I could spend more time at this endeavor, and perhaps even employ some research assistance. There are a number of Christian and/or conservative news sites out there which report events bypassed by the MSM (Main Stream Media), but precious few who put the headlines into a biblical perspective. In the meantime, I intend to enjoy doing what I can do, rather than complain about what I can't do.

EXPLOSION AT KLEEN ENERGY PLANT IN MIDDLETOWN KILLS FIVE, DOZENS INJURED. What could the Bible have to say about this event? Nothing, from a prophetic perspective. However, the Bible has plenty to say concerning our response to such an incident. Romans 12:15 says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Often these antithetical emotions will be connected to the same people and to the same location. Undoubtedly, on Sunday there were many workers who rejoiced at the prospect of working their trade and earning 1-1/2 or double time. Suddenly, in a second, things changed; able-bodied workers were now dead or seriously injured. People on scene, biblically literate or not, heard Cain's question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9) and answered with a resounding, "Yes!" Many from around the state gave the same answer, and rescue/recovery efforts continued throughout the night.

The needs resulting from this tragedy, just like the needs resulting from the tragedy in Haiti and countless other tragedies that happen every day, will continue on into a string of tomorrows. The symbolically place before us the needs of Christ, who expressed it this way. "For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison [like the 10 missionaries jailed in Haiti] and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'" (Matthew 25:35-40) The initial responses to a tragedy are motivated by many different things, some good and some not so good. The long-term response to tragedy is usually born out of compassion and commitment.

HEALTHCARE REFORM UPDATE

Does anybody remember this? Congressman John Fleming, who is also an MD, representing Louisiana's 4th District, with co-sponsorship from 100 other representatives, introduced House Resolution 615: Call on Members of Congress to Enroll in the Public Option. This was nicknamed the "Put your money where your mouth is resolution." Rather than continue the debate about all of the ills of the government's intrusion into a vital 17% of our economy, this resolution would have said, "OK! Then if this is so good for the American people, all representatives and senators must take the lead by enrolling in the public option themselves." Today, Fleming reported on his web site, "Predictably my amendment was rejected out of hand by the Majority and was not given a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives. Here's a biblical commentary on such activity: "For although they knew God, they neither glorified His as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools." (Romans 1:21-22)

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RADICAL EXTREMIST APPOINTED TO HEAD LEGAL COUNSEL - This from the Religious Freedom Coalition - President Obama has nominated a radical, baby-hating feminist to head the Office of Legal Counsel. The nominee, Dawn Johnsen, has filed legal briefs in which she compared pregnancy to slavery. She also called pregnant women "losers" and "fetal containers." Johnsen has compared those who oppose abortion to members of the Ku Klux Klan. Johnsen is so radical as a baby hater that she opposes Democratic plans to reduce the demand for abortion. As head of the Office of Legal Counsel, she will not represent all [or most] Americans, only a minority of baby hating feminists. Representatives of numerous organizations have written to Senators asking that her nomination be rejected. A biblical commentary: "Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things, but they also approve of those who practice them." (Romans 1:32) It is common knowledge now that life and personhood begin at conception, and as such, babies in the womb should be afforded equal protection as per the 14th Amendment.