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Remembering Benazir

A UK Christian mourns the charismatic Pakistani leader.

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

Thursday's tragic assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the former prime minister of Pakistan who returned to her country two months ago, is a staggering loss. Worldwide, Christians who are passionate about ...

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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.

Roman Catholic

Posted: December 30, 2007 12:01 AM

Born in Karachi Pakistan as a Goan Roman Catholic I enjoyed all the freedom of being a minority in a Muslim country. We all lived and worked and enjoyed our diverse freedom. We had our religious differences but the recent intolerance of others is another example why any religion whether it be Christianity, Hinduism, Sikh, Judaism or Islam is dangerous for civilization. There have been massive ethnic cleansing throughput the ages because of religious beliefs. Living now in the US I see the Christian Right in the name of Christ ride the Republican party to destruction. The fake preachers in the name of Christ are raping the finances of the seniors and poor while they surround themselves in lap of luxury. Christan education using Christ to attract the weak while they empty their bank accounts gives all Christians a black mark. Many Christians around me refuse to bring these jackals to task only making Jesus cry in shame.

mourner

Posted: December 29, 2007 12:01 PM

Pakistan is a country of bigots ,male chauvinists and misogynists .I know it because i am a woman and i live there(Benazir was a bad leader or a good one i have no interest in that ,cause had pakistan seen even one great leader we would have been in a better state) BUT i saw the same men ,pakistani men crying like children,beating their heads and mourning for a WOMAN they called their leader ,BB (bb were not only her initials but is a term used for respect for women)I as a pakistani is proud of this brave woman who had more courage than any man ,who had more chrisma than any other leader,who was more loved and respected than any one else who made Pakistani men believe in her power and potentials who had the charm of making pakistan fall in love with her pretty smile and strong words despite all the contraversies .she was no ordinary woman she was a leader , and she gave her life like one .we shall never forget her her courage will give hope to us all we will always love her

Patrick Gann

Posted: December 29, 2007 2:40 AM


Thanks for the article Jay. It's awful to have such a good person gone, and yes, Christ have mercy on Pakistan. I fear for the worst.

Wajahat Abbas

Posted: December 29, 2007 2:24 AM

A Symbolic Death of Democracy in Pakistan It’s really a turning point in the history of Pakistan. I am quite depressed after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. I am not a PP or BB worker, but this even blows the Pakistan democracy, and this event will lead us to disaster. Though we have hardly seen democracy in Pakistan, from 1947, but Benazir was the symbol of Democratic reform movement in Pakistan, and I don’t know what is going to happen after her death. This is not just a murder of a political leader, but attack on Pakistan, attach on democracy. This is a part of big games by big powers to demolish Pakistan. Let’s pray and seek help from GOD to save Pakistan. It’s a depressing time for Pakistan, really a bad time for Pakistan, may be majority of us (Pakistanis) perceive it a party leader murder, but it scope it very big, and it will have a very big and bad impact in the future of Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto was a brave leader, and she scarifies her life for Pakistan.

Philip Tang

Posted: December 28, 2007 1:29 PM

Christian education without Christ is vanity of vanities. Let us not confuse Christianity with democracy. The champions of democracy are those in pursuit of their economic well-being and own happiness -- me, myself and my rights. The West today do not represent Christians. The white Western European is an endangered species because in their pursuit of freedom and happiness they have neglected to reproduce their own kind. The Muslims shall inherit Western Europe.

David

Posted: December 28, 2007 11:34 AM

Benazir Bhutto's assassination is a tragedy that should be mourned the world over. She was a brave and courageous woman who, though flawed, truly desired the best for her country. Her death leaves a vacuum in Pakistan and the world. She was a towering figure for democracy and her death is a significant event that will affect us the world over. Let us pray for the peace of Pakistan in the wake of this tragedy and for the peace of the world. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy.

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