Some pretty sensitive information has been posted on the Wikileaks site, whose purpose is to make information available to all. The site believes that some information that is hidden from the public should be seen by all. However, others feel that this information is too sensitive to be freely available.
Another release of information, although this time through a more informal route, has had interesting consequences for the Bishop of Willesden. He posted numerous comments about the upcoming royal wedding, and for doing this he has been suspended.
And the posturing and strong words continue on the Korean peninsula. After the shelling of an island under the authority of the South by the North, both sides are engaging in a war of words, each condemning the actions of the other.
Meanwhile, in WordLive we’re looking at Ezekiel, a prophet who had a great many things to say about his nation, other nations and God. The role of a prophet and the words he shares aren’t always welcome either. Would Ezekiel have been suspended or condemned for what he had to say if he was posting those words today, online?
Darren
Showing posts with label prophets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prophets. Show all posts
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
No need to put off worrying
You don’t need Old Testament prophets around to bring a sense of gloom these days. The British Government’s chief scientist warned about the possibility of food, water and energy shortages bringing about a ‘perfect storm’ within 20 years.
He predicted that it would bring mass migration and violence on a global scale. If he’s right and if you’re not worried already, now may be the time to start.
Of course, there’s no need to wait 20 years to see the social unrest which injustice can create. Last week’s general strike in France was accompanied by riots in the streets, some of which targeted ‘anything that represented ostentatious wealth’.
The US may not have riots in the streets but there is huge public anger over bonus payments to staff at AIG, the insurance company which has been bailed out by the government. Some staff received death threats and the company warned staff not to wear the logo and to travel in pairs at night.
Legislators who rushed to approve a 90 per cent tax on these bonuses included many usually opposed to tax increases and limits on executive pay.
But alongside all of that was a great reminder that even huge injustices can be put right. After 27 years in prison, Sean Hodgson’s murder conviction was quashed thanks to new DNA evidence and he was released. I think Amos would have been pleased (Amos 5:24).
Emlyn Williams
He predicted that it would bring mass migration and violence on a global scale. If he’s right and if you’re not worried already, now may be the time to start.
Of course, there’s no need to wait 20 years to see the social unrest which injustice can create. Last week’s general strike in France was accompanied by riots in the streets, some of which targeted ‘anything that represented ostentatious wealth’.
The US may not have riots in the streets but there is huge public anger over bonus payments to staff at AIG, the insurance company which has been bailed out by the government. Some staff received death threats and the company warned staff not to wear the logo and to travel in pairs at night.
Legislators who rushed to approve a 90 per cent tax on these bonuses included many usually opposed to tax increases and limits on executive pay.
But alongside all of that was a great reminder that even huge injustices can be put right. After 27 years in prison, Sean Hodgson’s murder conviction was quashed thanks to new DNA evidence and he was released. I think Amos would have been pleased (Amos 5:24).
Emlyn Williams
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