For anyone who has been reading or at least keeping up with the news it is well known the tragic deaths of the miners in west Virginia. Now that it is over the fingers are pointing and the families are "outraged". Why the uproar? Apparently the families who were anxiously waiting news were told that 12 of the 13 miners were alive. Only to be told later that 12 of the 13 were dead. While I am in no way minimizing the tragedy that occurred it is certainly an interesting scenario.
The mine owners are apparently hated by the families. But I would guess that if the outcome was different the mine officials may have been praised for their rescue efforts. And if not, the miners themselves would be the hero's for reacting the way they were trained (which they did do) to. So who is to blame? Who's fault was it? We will probably never know the whole story because there is only one of the 13 witnesses still alive. Unfortunately the Employer is going to look like the bad guy.
One report said some are now questioning their faith. What kind of faith is it if it is shaken by a mere mortal dying? Would their faith be strengthened if the miner that they knew was still alive? If the people waiting for the news had a "faith" why did they try to bring harm on the bearers of bad news? Was this supposed to heal the wounds? Make them feel better? Maybe even bring back their loved ones by chance? What ever happened to a faith that is grounded in the Rock of Jesus Christ. The rock that is in control of EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME. The creator, sustainer and taker of life. The Rock that gave his life so that ALL have the choice to dwell with him forever.
Anyone with genuine faith in a genuine God is going to respond in a manner that is consistent with that faith. Angry? Possibly. Sad? Of course. Confused? Understandable. But even with these Emotions, The ultimate example (Jesus Christ) was acting on his unwavering "Faith".
I encourage the families who lost Loved ones to continue to trust in Jesus and strive to imitate his character through this tough time.
1 comment:
anger, denial, blaming, bargaining, etc., are normal stages of grieving. let us pray for those who are going through more trauma than we ever hope we have to, that they find the Peace. it is too bad that the Mine Owners end up looking BAD all around.
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