(Reblog) The abusive theology of “deserved” tragedy…

Reblogged from Rachel Held Evans:

What’s worse than the world seeing Christians disagree with one another is the world seeing Christians remain silent when their own go on TV and tell the parents of children lost in a tornado that those children and their families got what they deserved. What’s worse than the world seeing Christians disagree with one another is the world seeing Christians remain silent and supportive when their own are accused of multiple counts of child abuse and appeal to the first amendment to try and avoid investigation. What’s worse than the world seeing Christians disagree with one another is the world seeing Christians perpetuate an abusive theology that teaches people that whatever abuse they are suffering, whatever pain they are enduring, whatever violence they have been subjected to, is deserved and perpetrated by God. 

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Small Victories in Oklahoma

Nothing can undo or outweigh the horrible weight of what happened yesterday in Oklahoma. Please send prayers, good thoughts, and material assistance as you are able. Even so, may you find some hope as you watch this video and remember, “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.”

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is a highly worthy organization to give to, even if you’re not Presbyterian, even if you’re not religious.  they have one of the best reputations worldwide for long-term disaster relief.  They keep working long after the cameras have stopped rolling.  For example, we still have teams assisting in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina.

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Click here for the PDA Situation Report on the OK, Tornado