(Luke 13:1 NIV) Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.
(Luke 13:2 NIV) Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way?
(Luke 13:3 NIV) I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
(Luke 13:4 NIV) Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem?
(Luke 13:5 NIV) I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Israel was always being judged by Yahweh for the wickedness of her Kings. That is why America is very short sighted when they think it's all about electing a President and/or Congressman. The righteous fall under the same judgment when Yahweh removes His protection. Read Job.
I was referring to the stupidity of Robertson's comment, but if you want to throw yourself under that label, go ahead.
(Luke 13:4 NIV) Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on themdo you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? ... I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
Thanks for helping me to prove my point. God does not tip over towers or create earthquakes to punish individuals for the sins of their leaders or countrymen (read my earlier post re:Genesis 18: 22 33). Yes, we must all repent, but those that suffer earthquakes are not more guilty. God has not singled out the people of Haiti for special punishment. To say so is ridiculous.