Lasantha Wickrematunga, the Media, and Courage

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the media–especially in the United States currently, but also throughout our country’s history, and the role of the media around the world.

Like most topics, I’m quite ignorant in this area. But one thing I know for sure–the impact of the media is important. Terribly important.

And the ruthless killing of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga is just one horrific example.

I know it’s off-topic from the normal gospel & relationships & peacemaking, etc. posts on this blog. But I encourage you to consider slowing down and taking a few minutes to read the editorial he wrote in anticipation of his murder. (He assumed that one day he would be killed because almost all honorable journalists in Sri Lanka are.)

And please do pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka! Their Parliament is poised to pass an anti-conversion law in February, so things continue to decline there at an alarming rate.

Thanks and much love to you from Georgia!

Yours,
Tara B.