Sunday 1 May 2011

Osama bin Laden is dead

I woke up early this morning to hear the news breaking that Osama bin Laden is dead ,killed in an American operation. Many people will rejoice that a man held responsible for 9/11 and the agony and suffering caused by the destruction of so many lives is no more
I understand this point but still find it hard to rejoice in anyones death and I certainly pray that Osama's death will not unleash another cycle of violence and retaliation,death and destruction.
Mike Frost on his Facebook page has this comment
Remember Prov 24:17: "Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice". The violent destruction of evil must be greeted with silence and solemnity not crude celebration.


I think I will leave it at that and pray for peace in our world




Update this is the Vatican's reaction which for me at least seems sensible and sane



Osama Bin Laden – as everyone knows – has had the gravest responsibility for spreading hatred and division among people, causing the deaths of countless people, and exploiting religion for this purpose.
Faced with the death of a man, a Christian does not rejoice in anything, but reflects on the serious responsibility of everyone before God and man, and hopes and pledges that every event is not an opportunity for a further growth of hatred, but of peace.


2 comments:

  1. I agree with you. I felt extremely uneasy listening to news on the Radio and hearing people cheering etc etc in the background. That kind of reaction doesn't make us any better. Judyx

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  2. Agree Judy we are called to love our enemies It can be tough sometimes though !

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