Has anyone noticed a marked difference in the amount of "spiritual" coverage of the tsunami tragedy than there was after 9/11? It seems that much of America was asking questions of faith and trying to find spiritual answers after the 9/11 attacks (at least as the news covered it), but I have seen very little in comparison after the much larger tragic events of the tsunami.
Just got me pondering why that may be. I'd love to hear your insights or just to have you tell me I've been watching the wrong stations...
In the meantime, don't fall into sloppy Christian rhetoric when the discussions come up in your circles of influence. Wisdom is right there beside you.
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I don't get that impression at all since I didn't see that much "spirituality" after 911.
One marked difference in the 2 events is that 911 was "man-made" (maybe "monster-made" is more appropriate)
The tragedy in Asia is nature (God) created and while it's dreadfully tragic, maybe some folks can "accept" it.
Hey, I took a shot at it!
Hi Eric, found your blog from reading Pat's. It seems there have been some stations hosting folks from different faiths coming on to talk about their response to such a disaster. I have found responses from most representing my faith to be very sad. I am new at posting links--here is one that gives some different views http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6791508
The most comforting thing I've read has come from Tom Wright
http://comment.independent.co.uk/commentators/story.jsp?story=597132
Hope all is well with you and your family....
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