Closing Arguments: Accused of Witchcraft – Responding in the Congo

Missionaries have reported cases of demon possession in South America, Africa, Peru, and other areas of the world for close to 50 years now. This applies to almost all denominations and if asked by the media would respond in the affirmative. Before reporting this as a case of abuse by the Pastors and pulpits, check on the reality of the allegation-It will probably scare the reporter to death but it would be a real search for answers than an off hand opinion based on their own backgrounds and experiences!

Exorcism on children is an abysmally ignorant and horrific practice, rooted in superstition. I would guess the practice is both tribal and church influenced. I hope something can be done to stop it.

How do I get in touch with someone who can help those children, and help the people become educated?
Qiana

THE devil is a liar and the lord of lies. This is absolutley ridiculous that people are preying on the poor and needy. God is not a God to be mocked! We can not do things in the name of God and say someone is a witch. This stems from greed- which is in fact a sin. This also stems from lack of education- the government is not very concerned because they are probably making money from the events.
I pray in the name of Jesus that these people be healed- every generational curse be broken- every attack of the enemy concerning these children be broken.
I would also say that the people parish for the lack of knowledge. SO if you have big eyes and your stomach protudes you are operating in witchcraft?? NO, YOU ARE HUNGRY!!!!! The govt gets money to aid in hunger and resources but they put in other areas that are benefical to them.
I can go on about this but will stop here. THE USA can not save the world!

These children are definitely being abused, as are many children, all over the world. I am sad for ALL of them. The government in Congo should do something about it just like we do here in the US, but I think we Americans should leave that battle for them to handle and we Americans should look right here at home and take care of the many children right here in the US who are suffering in a lot of different areas, i.e. neglect, abuse, starvation; need I go on? It’s time for the US to worry more about the people right here at home, rather than trying to solve other countries problems. JMOP

I wept as I watched this! In Congo, as in neighboring countries, religion has become a disease, a virus that is responsible for maiming, killing and traumatizing hundreds, maybe even thousands of innocent children. Shame on them all! I only regret that I cannot cause the suffering of those who perpetrate such hideous crimes in the name of their god! Please, someone do something! This is 2009 and the Witch Trials have been over for three-hundred years! I AM a witch and I would gladly take the place of these beautiful, innocent children! Seems to me that the only way to bring true peace to humanity is to banish all religions.

……Jesus said ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14.
These ‘pastors’, rather than ministering to their communities, heralding the good news of salvation thru Jesus Christ, are preying on the people’s cultural superstitions while spinning a personal profit.
“Hoping” something can be done to stop it does nothing. With a government too afraid of the power of ‘important people’ to intervene on behalf of these children, it is up to the rest of us to do something!

Dear Dave of Detroit,
While nearly every denomination has it’s share of Satan’s minions carrying out acts of such depravity (Child molestation, etc, etc., a list too long to name. Jesus said “by THEIR FRUIT ye shall now them…” this means if the acts they carry out Lack Love, Mercy, Grace and positive affirmation, they are not the Lords. If you think Satan is oh so powerful, read revelation chapter 13 and 21. What am I saying “don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater”. I’ll be praying for you and your family that you find Love and peace that Jesus brings, along with a good church…there out there.

Ya know, I just got done watching this episode, and it just plain ol pissed me off. You got a dude swinging a child around his back. You have a dude grabbing a childs head, you have a dude saying things to a child, which would definately, affect them the rest of there lives. Which I dont agree with. However the problem I have with, is the ability with ABC Broadcsting to broadcast an episode like this, however, they do not broadcast events of children getting their arms, legs, or heads cut off. It just seems to me that ABC wants you to know of things going on in the world, without offending anybody to the point that nobody will watch.
This alone is very, very, sad. It may be true that what is going on in Africa, is going on, But why tell the american public this? do you not have the balls to say what is really going on? Or does the american public not want to know. Is it that the american public only has the stomach for this much stuff, because they can deal with child abuse, but not child slaughter. If this country thinks its ok to watch an episode of a couple kids get thrown around, and thinks thats terrible, { the parents should be brought up on charges } well then this broadcast company should show some clips about the children having their arms, legs, heads, and just about everything else they have to themselves cut off. Why is this company reporting things like witchcraft, when there is mutilation and death going on over there? maybe because mutilation and death does not get as much in sympathy as child abuse?

Northstar…you hit the nail on the head..well done!!! Churches of all denominations should raise such a stink over this travesty of justice, that the government of the congo will have to take heed…not only to curb the problem but to vindicate the actions of missionarys who have labored to do ” The Churches Work ” over the last 200 years, not always to the benefit of mankind !!! So CHURCHES…YOU CAUSED IT …YOU FIX IT !!!
Some of the most heinous crimes in history have been perpetrated in the name of christianity…and this is definitely one to make “Jesus Weep.”

While Dan Harris on behalf of ABC Night Line presented a very heart wrenching report on child abuse in the Congo, it incorrectly led many of the viewers to believe that this was the direct cause of Christianity at work in Africa; reference the many viewers comments. Dan carefully presented his views casting Christianity to the forefront as the root cause rather than emphasizing that Christianity was as much a victim as the children being abused. I challenge ABC and Dan Harris to present a similar program that highlights the benefits that true Christians have given to Africa and other third world countries for example medical treatment, food programs fresh water wells and education.

I beleive if the Federal Government can continue to fight this endless war and spend so much of our tax dollars, I’d rather use that money to help these poor children in Congo.

I can’t stop crying! It is so sad what they are doing to these children .All of the adults involved should be in jail..What is really sad is that they proclaim to do this by the power of Jesus..My Jesus says this” The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free. ”
Luke 4:18

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free. ”
Luke 4:18

This is sad and heart breaking. The devil sells all kinds of lies and this is just another one of them. I wept so hard because i personally was accused and abused just like these children but just not as severe and it breaks my heart. Financially i do not have much but as an individual what can be done? what can i do to contribute? Waiting for the government may take never so each one reach one is my policy. Please tell me what can i do?

For over 5 years U.S. Armed Forces have been fighting in Iraq. After the deceptive cloak of WMD was lifted, our focus shifted to promoting democracy and freeing the Iraqi people from a tyrannical government. Why did America just stop at Iraq? Unfortunately, the world is full of nations with atrocious and tyrannical governments, yet the U.S. doesn’t come to the rescue, and march in waving an American flag purporting to institutionalize democracy and justice. If the U.S. government does not speak out against the rampant Congolese child abuse and other worldwide government perpetrated or government neglected atrocities, then they are hypocrites; tarnishing the legacy of our men and women who served in Iraq. America invaded Iraq on flimsy evidence.
The horrid abuse happening to Congolese children, as documented by Nightline, is real. How can the U.S. government not speak out against it? Accordingly, the U.S. cannot, as it has done in the past, throw money at the problem either. For far too long, nations in Africa have been seen as the World’s charity cases; ripe for star-studded fundraising and publicity. Yet when the cameras stop clicking and the lights stop flashing, many citizens in the nations throughout Africa languish. America and other international governments have to stop giving finance and aid to struggling nations without accountability.
Some of the African governments must be corrupt and squander international aid, in order for so many of their nations to continually remain at this level of squalidness! Aid has been flowing to nations in Africa for over 30 years. It would be interesting to see where Africa stands in terms of the amount of aid it has received in a 30 year span compared to other continents. Thirty years is a generation! Where are the success stories? Where are the thriving nations? Are there no successful nations in Africa who’ve benefitted from the billions of dollars in aid that have been poured into Africa over the years? This is a story that nightline should investigate.
Also, equally as irresponsible as the U.S. government not speaking out against the Congolese child abuse, would be for the U.S. to give aid to the Congo and other African nations without demanding transparency and accountability in terms of how the aid is managed and the funds are spent; although, I’m not sure if this can be achieved. The U.S. government is having a hard time keeping track of the funds spent by many of the banks who took bailout money; I doubt it would fare any better with keeping track of any the international aid it doles out.

i’m from the congo and i’m appauled at what my people are doing. i teach sunday school and i teach my kids that Jesus is a loving savior the ony one they can trust. and watching my people put fear in those kids it’s sad. i have friend tell me about it. saying that most family have too many kids and try to elimante mouths to feed. Seeing it was just too much..i’m still crying and really want to help..you have info on how to help the guy??? thank you so much

I AM a Witch – and this is against EVERYTHING we believe in. Many of us happen to believe in and intimately know Jesus – and NO – he NEVER would approve of hurting a child. This is absolute nonsense – these children are being exploited for the sake of a regular income. Please tell me how I can help these children.

I would love to do something about this tragedy happening in Africa. Is there an address for the Congo in Africa where opposition to this can be voiced? It’s time to rise up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

My Husband, Mike and I believe in treating children with love and kindness.
Children are the future of the families they are born into and require healthy direction from the parents and extended family. In out travels worldwide I have implimented many programs that give children a chance to grow up in the healthiest of environments. Nany countries now have family programs in place.

My Husband and I, Mike Kibler, have always been kind to children worldwide and we have traveled for twenty years and always been consistant in supporting family programs that support the needs of children.