Some time this week, according to the people who do the stats, the number of obese humans on earth exceeded the number of malnourished, for the first time ever.
Both sides check in around the 20% figure.
To the perceptive mind all sorts of questions are now raised.
I will list but a few:
1) What about the theory of Jacob Malthus, who in the 18th century, predicted that when the number of human beings on earth reached one billion there would be mass die-offs due to starvation.
(There are currently 7.5 billion of us)
2) What about the greatest problem facing the human race? According to scientists it is global warming. However, according to the latest numbers, and born out by health experts, the number one killer is heart disease and stroke brought about by over weight.
3) If all the under nourished people in the world could line up opposite their chubby counter parts, one on one, what question do you think they would ask?
4) Furthermore, what is the question do you think God is asking of the whole benighted human race at this time?
Ah! I think I have a clue. Luke 16 and the parable of the Rich man and the beggar comes to mind. Do you think this problem and its solution could come down to one man who fared sumptuously and the other who begged for scraps at his gate?
Why don't you read the passage and see what you think?
Jubilate.
Ian
You may or may not have read the news. Yesterday, Palmyra, sometimes called the "Pearl of the desert" was re-captured by the Syrian Army. This ancient city, renowned for its well preserved Roman ruins, was over-run by Isis two years ago.
These Islamic criminals set about destroying irreplaceable heritage and carted off priceless artifacts while the world's historians cried out in anguish at the brutality of it all.
The West was especially vocal about this wanton destruction, in fact they were more concerned about these ruins than they were about the ancient Christian communities that were being virtually wiped out in the onslaught of Isis.
But Lo! A wonderful turn of events. Palmyra has been liberated and Isis are on the run.
And are the Western leaders rejoicing along with the archaeologists?
Not that I or you have heard. Why the silence?
Because this notable victory was achieved in concert with the Russians under the redoubtable leadership of Vladimir Putin.
Putin, is not only the patron of President Assad but is also the avowed protector of ALL christian communities whether Yazidi, Coptic, Druze or Eastern Orthodox, and is the de facto defender of the True Faith.
Then why does he receive no acknowledgement or praise from the leaders of the Christian West?
The answer to that question I will leave all unprejudiced minds to supply.
Jubilate
Ian
