Jesse Jackson on Terri Schiavo
"This [Terri's dehydration] is what happens when law is not tempered with mercy."
posted by Wesley J. Smith @ 7:11 AM
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Tuesday, March 29, 2005
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When they throw the Ten Commandments out of the court room, we cannot look for or expect any mercy.
It blessed my heart to hear that Rev. Jesse Jackson met and prayed with Mr. and Mrs. Schindler. I hope that other Christian leaders will step forward to publicly support and comfort the Schindler family as they go through this fiery trial.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050329/D894SE8G0.html
Kind regards,
Trudy Newman
I'm not sure if Jesse Jackson's involvement is a good thing or a bad thing. I think most Americans, intelligent Americans, see him as a barn burner more than a thoughtful activist now.
I think an even more powerful statement would have been Ron Reagen delievering a speech prepared by Wes on primetime T.V.
Oops, Ron Reagan.
Hi Chris,
I don't think that it matters what we think of Rev. Jesse Jackson. What does matter is that his visit was an emotional boost to the Schindler family (according to the article). Mrs. Schindler commented that Rev. Jackson's presence provided moral support. She said it made her feel good--very strong. And she commented that he gives her strength.
Christians are called to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2). Rev. Jackson was faithful and fulfilled the law of Christ.
Kind regards,
Trudy Newman
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