Comments on: Debt, Dictatorship and Disaster – A brief history of Haiti http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/ Singer Songwriter Storyteller Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bernie http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-10548 Bernie Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:46:45 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-10548 .ps. I do like the lyrics to your song. Seeing the farming in the video I was reminded of another thing: I was surprised to learn elsewhere in your blogs that most farmers in the world are women. Teaching mothers to be self-sufficient is of course a good thing. But I wonder what will happen to their sons and daughters if the humanitarian effort is to nourish, but not to teach and train, so that the next generation has a leg up? How many decades have we been providing humanitarian aid, only to find that years later, the now-grown children are no better off than their mothers? There's got to be a better way... .ps. I do like the lyrics to your song. Seeing the farming in the video I was reminded of another thing: I was surprised to learn elsewhere in your blogs that most farmers in the world are women. Teaching mothers to be self-sufficient is of course a good thing. But I wonder what will happen to their sons and daughters if the humanitarian effort is to nourish, but not to teach and train, so that the next generation has a leg up? How many decades have we been providing humanitarian aid, only to find that years later, the now-grown children are no better off than their mothers? There’s got to be a better way…

]]> By: Bernie http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-10546 Bernie Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:27:01 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-10546 Hi Steve, as a self-described liberal, it's not surprising that you would consider Pat Robertson anathema. However, promoting Rex Murphy's vitriol does all your readers a disservice and effectively stoops to Pat's level. If you're inclined towards a less knee-jerk reaction and, I dare say, a more accurate history, kindly take a gander at the following site, and I quote: [M]any Haitian Protestants today find the history of the Bwa Kayiman [Voodoo] ceremony offensive and believe that this was the exact historical moment when Haiti was “consecrated to the Devil.” (see: http://blogs.ssrc.org/tif/2010/02/18/haitis-pact-with-the-devil-some-haitians-believe-this-too/) I was born and raised in Africa. I'm convinced that a significant component of the plight of the poor we encounter around the world today is also a spiritual poverty. Clearly there are humanitarian solutions. But after their bellies are full and their beds are made, ultimately, people need the Lord Jesus Christ in their heart. Hi Steve, as a self-described liberal, it’s not surprising that you would consider Pat Robertson anathema. However, promoting Rex Murphy’s vitriol does all your readers a disservice and effectively stoops to Pat’s level.
If you’re inclined towards a less knee-jerk reaction and, I dare say, a more accurate history, kindly take a gander at the following site, and I quote: [M]any Haitian Protestants today find the history of the Bwa Kayiman [Voodoo] ceremony offensive and believe that this was the exact historical moment when Haiti was “consecrated to the Devil.”
(see: http://blogs.ssrc.org/tif/2010/02/18/haitis-pact-with-the-devil-some-haitians-believe-this-too/)
I was born and raised in Africa. I’m convinced that a significant component of the plight of the poor we encounter around the world today is also a spiritual poverty. Clearly there are humanitarian solutions. But after their bellies are full and their beds are made, ultimately, people need the Lord Jesus Christ in their heart.

]]> By: Week 4 / Climate Change And Natural Disasters | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-5524 Week 4 / Climate Change And Natural Disasters | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:17:29 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-5524 [...]  (If you haven’t already, take about five minutes and read my blog Debt, Dictatorship and Disaster – a Brief History of Haiti - it’ll surprise you.) From the relatively stable political, social and natural environment [...] [...]  (If you haven’t already, take about five minutes and read my blog Debt, Dictatorship and Disaster – a Brief History of Haiti - it’ll surprise you.) From the relatively stable political, social and natural environment [...]

]]> By: atmomiran http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-2244 atmomiran Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:58:25 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-2244 What is happening in Haiti reminds many natural disasters that happened in my country (Indonesia). Instructions for emergency response for countries that are in natural disaster-prone zones like Haiti and Indonesia is required. So as to minimize casualties. What is happening in Haiti reminds many natural disasters that happened in my country (Indonesia). Instructions for emergency response for countries that are in natural disaster-prone zones like Haiti and Indonesia is required. So as to minimize casualties.

]]> By: Blogs and Videos | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-2147 Blogs and Videos | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:19:52 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-2147 [...] tell another story that is also true and, I think, important to tell at this time. Read more… Debt, Dictatorship and Disaster - A Brief History of Haiti~ Steve [...] [...] tell another story that is also true and, I think, important to tell at this time. Read more… Debt, Dictatorship and Disaster – A Brief History of Haiti~ Steve [...]

]]> By: Dave Jaworski http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 Dave Jaworski Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:55:55 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-1340 Steve, Well stated my friend! I agree with the sentiment expressed that we are to feed the hungry and serve the poor. God will judge. We are to love. On another note, I too have had tendonitis over many years and am praying for your RSI injury to only be temporary and quickly healed. Blessings to you in your travels! Dave Steve,

Well stated my friend! I agree with the sentiment expressed that we are to feed the hungry and serve the poor. God will judge. We are to love.

On another note, I too have had tendonitis over many years and am praying for your RSI injury to only be temporary and quickly healed.

Blessings to you in your travels!

Dave

]]> By: Bud Yoakum http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 Bud Yoakum Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:03:25 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-1323 Hi, Steve. Saw you sing in Dunstable Church, Dunstable, Mass a few years ago. You're 100%, here. Jesus' instructions to us did not tell us to qualify those we help as deserving, but to help those in need. So whether or not the Haitians 'deserved' an earthquake is irrelevant and incredibly arrogant of us to even consider. Jesus said, 'Feed the hungry,' (my paraphrase), not, 'Feed the hungry whom you think deserve feeding.' And He continued to say that when we deny help to the marginalized, we are denying Him (Matt 25). God bless you, Brother.......Bud Hi, Steve. Saw you sing in Dunstable Church, Dunstable, Mass a few years ago. You’re 100%, here. Jesus’ instructions to us did not tell us to qualify those we help as deserving, but to help those in need. So whether or not the Haitians ‘deserved’ an earthquake is irrelevant and incredibly arrogant of us to even consider. Jesus said, ‘Feed the hungry,’ (my paraphrase), not, ‘Feed the hungry whom you think deserve feeding.’ And He continued to say that when we deny help to the marginalized, we are denying Him (Matt 25). God bless you, Brother…….Bud

]]> By: Sarah Enns http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Sarah Enns Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:33:26 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-1322 Thank you Mr. Bell. Thank you Mr. Bell.

]]> By: Pete http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-1302 Pete Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:51:25 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-1302 Thanks for this blog Steve. So great to get the history. My wife's family were missionaries in Haiti and there are still many there she knows. Leaving about Haiti just helps me understand more what she is going through and what the people are going through. I posted the link to your blog on my Facebook page. Hope that is okay. Thanks for this blog Steve. So great to get the history. My wife’s family were missionaries in Haiti and there are still many there she knows.

Leaving about Haiti just helps me understand more what she is going through and what the people are going through.

I posted the link to your blog on my Facebook page. Hope that is okay.

]]> By: More Concerts for Haiti | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller http://stevebell.com/2010/01/debt-dictatorship-and-disaster-a-brief-history-of-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-1295 More Concerts for Haiti | Steve Bell | Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:14:55 +0000 http://stevebell.com/?p=5498#comment-1295 [...] Read: Debt, Dictators and Disasters – A Brief History of Haiti [...] [...] Read: Debt, Dictators and Disasters – A Brief History of Haiti [...]

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