suspicion and fear: a new spin on Cholera

We heard the first of a new rumor from the students today in regards to Cholera.  While many of them were up to date with what is generally believed about the current situation, several strongly believe that Haiti is actually being poisoned by the Dominican Republic.

In their minds, in an effort to wipe Haitians off the island, the Dominican has been putting poison in the oceans that has now killed 250 people and is killing many more.  The students believe that this poison is now being spread through fish, water, food, and human feces.  

I didn't quite know what to say about that, but was quickly reminded what a very suspicious culture this dear one is.  If Satan, demonic practices, bribing, curses and hits were a built in as part of my culture and traditions, I would be suspicious and fearful, too...without the Lord.

Help us during this time to be in prayer, not only for families affected by Cholera, but also for the two things that can make a difference: good education, and a living, breathing walk with the Living Christ.  There is a LOT of voodoo built into Haitian life...there is even a saying that to become TRULY Christian in Haiti is to no longer be TRULY Haitian.  

Pray with us for many to continually forsake their allegiances to tradition, culture and homeland to bear the cross of Jesus...including US!

Meanwhile, we were excited to receive pamphlets today from Doctor Rodney sharing more information about Cholera in preparation for Thursday's meeting, in which I hope and pray he is able to address some of these new concerns.  

1 John 4:18