The Rev. Jo Hudson
“While I believe that the death of bin Laden may offer us the feeling that justice has been done and the hope that we may be seeing the end of the ‘War on Terror,’ I also ponder what it means to ‘celebrate’ the death of another person, even if that person has created untold violence and death. As I watched the celebrations in the streets of our country I couldn’t help wonder, ‘Does violence ever create less violence?’
“So, is there a way we can be patriotic without being nationalistic; a way to understand the consequences bin Laden experienced for inciting violence without reveling in his killing? In our anger and hurt we often believe revenge is the best response. Perhaps that is because it helps us to feel safer or makes us feel like our country is superior. However, Jesus was clear when he said, ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, Love your enemies …’ And while it may make you uncomfortable to think about loving someone like bin Laden or forgiving him, that is exactly what Jesus did. He made people uncomfortable by proclaiming a different way, a way of unconditional forgiveness and radical love, even forgiving those who executed him.”
— The Rev. Jo Hudson, senior pastor at the Cathedral of Hope, in a Pastoral Reflection sent to members this morning. Read the article in its entirety here.
Although I seriously doubt this maniac Bin Laden is sitting in judgement today, mainly because he was probably just a pawn of the devil, Jo Hudson feels that he is gonna repent??? No way!!!!
Even if Bin Laden was able to repent, it’s sad that Jo Hudson doesn’t practice what she preaches by forgiving her enemies as well. Probably the only thing that makes sense in her little speech is that violence gets us nowhere, and I do have to agree with her on that. Go ahead Jo Hudson, and forgive an evil spirit like Bin Laden, who annihilated countless thousands here in the U.S. within 1 hour, nearly 10 years ago. Satan comes in all shapes and sizes and Bin Laden was more than likely the very Devil himself!!
Rev. Jo is speaking as if she is an angel. Are all pastors like that in reality? Rev Jo should abolished courts and maybe laws enforcing bodies too! Only God can give justice? Why are some countries still giving capital punishments? If someone is to rape her, will she forgive n forget him/them?
Maybe if Jo Hudson had loved ones in the Twin Towers she would speak differently. On second thought, people with hearts of stone care about nobody but themselves. Too bad she wasn’t a victim of 9-11. The world would be a better place!