Today I was reading the news on CNN.com, because as I am growing up, I am realizing that I need to know what is going on in the world around me...So I was reading an article on Osama bin Laden and I discovered that not only is he active, he is really active. There were 6 tapes from him last year(2009) and he was said to be responsible for the attack on Michigan in December... After a couple of days they came on TV saying that they know for sure that al Qaeda was part of this attack, never did they say that they know this because bin Laden came out with a tape saying it was him and that people of the United States will not know safety until they have peace! That is a very important thing to leave out of a news broadcast!
Now when I heard about I skyped one of my friends and asked... Did you ever believe that Osama bin Laden was dead...ans she answered,"I've never really followed up with that guy." SERIOUSLY! Not only is the news not reporting on the things that they are suppose to, AMERICA DOESN'T CARE. They (we) would rather listen reports on celebrities, that don't give a flying flip about them (us) and if there was a major attack would probably get on there private jet and leave us all, instead of things that matter to us in the matter of life and death....
That is messed up, just wrong. What makes this even more saddening is that She is a Christian. I am pretty hard on Christians, but I hate when they dont do their jobs..The Bible clearly tells us to be steward of the earth, to serve Him with our minds, body and soul. How can you serve His people when you dont even know whats going on around you or being good stewards of the information available. How can you pray for your country like your suppose to, if you dont even know what is needed to be prayed about... I'm not just talking about other people, i am talking for myself too.
Even though I really care for other people and for justice and read politics and so on, I think that I pray for Brazil and celebrities more than I do for my own country, which isnt bad...but I dont pray for Brazil as much as I should so I know I am not doing my job as a Christian American.
Something has got to change and fast
Charity, this is good!
ReplyDeleteDitto on the media content. Dissemination of information by the media is a constant concern of mine and should rest heavily on the minds of others as well (Christians and wordly dwellers of the earth)-- LOL.
Something you may find interesting is that all of the news you see across media outlets (local, national, and/or international)is distributed by the five major broadcasting companies. [One of the things that make you go hmmmm... right?] It is great that you are in tune with the world around you, especially with you being so young.
Important:
If we really want or care to know the truth, we have to seek it out for ourselves. You are on the right track ...
Keep on keeping it real!
May God continue to bless and keep you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Sonya