Publicity during the catastrophic Japan Tsunami

Posted on April 13, 2011
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The doctrinal distinctives of the Charismatic movement has many a time made me crestfallen. The latest is the theological explanation and the credit modern “prophets” have been taking after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last month.

Several Christian pastors, including from India have gone on TV declaring how their prophesy came true. They are now marketing their ministry on Youtube with clips of their prophesy on a great catastrophic disaster to strike Japan.

This one pastor was speaking to a large crowd over TV saying “God had revealed this. They were doomed to die for their sins.” I could hear people cheering all his half-baked lines that were delivered like a dialogue in a movie.

The recent earthquake in Japan have left 13, 392 people dead and 15,133 others unaccounted. About 139,000 survivors are staying in 2,300 shelters across the country. Makes me wonder how our preachers could use such an event for cheap marketing of their ministry despite the suffering resulting from the disaster being incomprehensible.

Well, not that I hate prophesies. But at this time of pain it is comfort what people need. May be if God had revealed them about the impending disaster they should have taken a flight…gone to Japan and announced it on TV. At least some lives could have been saved. But doing nothing to help the situation and besmirching and bringing disgrace to God by such cheap antics is very unpleasant.

The pastor takes verses from here and there, substantiates his prophesy, and makes it sound relevant. It is very dangerous when someone delivers Scriptures like he needs, whenever and wherever he wants. I think that is why it is important for a preacher to live a life of example. It is so scary when someone stands on a precious place, holds the Bible and speaks as a representative of God while leading a mucky life in the backdrop. The same preachers I have seen on TV before…but not on a Gospel program…but a news piece on swindling and corruption charges.

However, am so grateful many good Revs opened their Bible..and at least for once..in a graceful manner began to comfort the heartbroken and grieving. Many who did not believe in God consequently did a U-Turn. I really hope we can see more TV programs that encourage people to pray for those affected by the Tsunami. People in Japan are going through one of the most difficult times…at this juncture only God could comfort them..May be if we put ourselves in their shoes, we might grasp the scene better. For me, personally, this event is another reminder of how small we are in this world. In a fraction of second your entire world of money, wealth, fame and everything you have earned might go upside down. Better to have God than none of those that can be so temporary…after all we are just travelers in this world…like this chapter in Bible.

Pray God comforts those going through such an ordeal in Japan!

Adios ~

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6 Responses to “Publicity during the catastrophic Japan Tsunami”

  1. Jinu on April 14th, 2011 4:58 pm

    Sad to read such things are happening. People who must comfort at this critical time spreading hate. God will deal with them.

  2. Jinu on April 14th, 2011 5:10 pm

    Almost forgot. Happy Vishu Sam :-) What plans?

  3. Sam on April 15th, 2011 4:24 am

    no plans :) used to enjoy the lavish spread on a plantain leaf..huh..thatz the only thing I miss..

  4. Simran on April 16th, 2011 1:12 pm

    Oh!! man. Bad luck. Do you want me to courier the spread in boxes? ;-)

  5. William on June 6th, 2011 4:55 pm

    Time to wake up our beloved Sam.

    What do you think of this?

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13616123

    http://www.ipaidabribe.com/

  6. Sam on June 25th, 2011 4:49 am

    Will :) Is there anything more irregular than a British bus? sorry for the late response :(

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