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Remembering Benazir

A UK Christian mourns the charismatic Pakistani leader.

Jay Smith | posted 12/28/2007 10:12AM

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With her gone, I fear for the future of this great nation, and, even more so, for the future of relations between Christian-majority and Muslim-majority nations worldwide.

Where will Pakistan and the world find a woman such as her, able not only to bridge the divisions between peoples, faiths, and nations, but also to give her life so others could share the same freedoms she enjoyed?

Jay Smith is a leader with the London-based Hyde Park Christian Fellowship, a network of Christians active in research on Islam and Christianity. See the Muslim-Christian debate website: www.debate.org.uk.

Related Elsewhere:

NPR and the New York Times have extensive coverage of Bhutto's life and assassination.

Christianity Today's previous coverage of Pakistan is available on our site.

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Jim of Bentley

Posted: January 08, 2008 6:23 AM

The death of Ms Bhutto is sad, as is the violent death of anyone. However, before the west goes on to much about "Saint Benazir", let us remember that, while in office, her period of governance was one of mismanagement and corruption. She accomplished virtually nothing for her people, and failed to improve their lot. Far from being the great hope for Pakistani democracy, she was simply the front for continued neglect and corruption. A neglect and corruption which allows extremists to have their sway, and to bring that country into further turmoil.

H. D. Schmidt

Posted: January 02, 2008 7:58 AM

However, if looked at things very carefully, the reponsbile and guilty ones for Bhutto's despicable death is none other than George W. and Mr. Cheny who urged Pakistan to ever sooner hold election there and encouraging (certainly not telling her right out to stay where she is for the time being) this great lady to in reality jump into a real lions den. Anyone not very versed in things could see the handwriting on the wall. In reality I am surprised it did not happen sooner! Oh yes! All kinds of good things are said about her etc. Yes, George W. in a strong statement condemned that, saying that these criminals want to destroy democracy in Pakistan, or something like it! That place over and over has been named as the most troubling hot spot for Amreica. So, it seems almost like this death will give the present US Adminstration added ammnition to keep this Imperialistic war going, while it is my believe that God himself will hold America responsible for this tragedy! Itelligence? Zero!

Cynda Mesauj

Posted: December 31, 2007 1:54 PM

Benizar's assassination was tragic, a heineous crime, and sad event for the world. Her attendance at a Christian school was not sufficient to reach her for Christ. Her goals and motivations were commendable, honorable. She might have been positive and winsome, brave and corageous - but she'll not make heaven as a Muslim. THAT is the greatest tr agedy. God who loves Pakistan more than Benazir ever could remains in control. Let us never pass up an opportunity - at a tea or in the market place to promote God's political agenda to reach every Benazir.

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