On Tuesday, “the worst earthquake in 200 years” hit Haiti, “followed by 12 aftershocks“. Here are some shocking pictures. Over dinner, Woody (my house-mate) asked me if I felt it for those in Haiti, which led me to consider this question in a different light.

“Did you feel that?” – Did you feel for the people who went through a calamity the likes of which we only see in the movies? Buildings wiped, 100,000 dead, family members missing, dreams and hopes shattered.

I had to say, no, I did not. Deep down, my heart was not moved. I knew I should be moved (Matt 9:36, Matt 25:40, Col 3:12). I prayed and did other things we’re expected to do. But deep down, no, I didn’t feel it.

To me this shows how self-focused and narcissistic we can be – aka, if it doesn’t directly affect us, we don’t care. However, despite our feelings, we should help – my friend Paulman wrote towards that end.

Question: Does this resonate?

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