So the word on the street is that Sutay might soon be released with the help of political activist Jesse Jackson*, but apparently Colombian president Santos remains firm on the stipulation that Kevin Scott Sutay's handover will not turn into a "media spectacle"*
I understand where Santos is coming from, and I have doctrinal and practical reasons not to like the FARC's selection of Jesse Jackson as Sutay's mediator (click here to read an alarming evaluation of some of Jackson's teachings and practices), but I do hope for Sutay's imminent liberation.Since I wrote my last blog entry about Sutay, this whole situation is just getting weirder and weirder; and I honestly think that in light of it all, I'm just starting to really appreciate and admire a different type of "media production" which is based on a true story, and - contrary to all the political mumbo jumbo that seems to be going on in Havana - this film actually gives a truly uplifting and encouraging real-life example of an amazing instance of reconciliation that took place on one beautiful day in the midst of Colombia's ongoing ugly years of internal war...
Based off of Russell Stendal's unconventional ministry with guerrillas, paramilitaries, and soldiers; the film La Montaña* shows how even the worst of enemies, through a powerful work of God, can be reconciled towards one another as they sit down together and honestly share their covered-up agonizing wounds from the past, and start looking to God for answers.
Written and directed by Russell's 2 daughters Lisa and Alethia, this professional quality independent film has served as a greater tool for me in evangelism than any other book or tract, and its awesome soundtrack with its original song composed with the word for word verses from Psalms 139 is like the greatest inspirational music to do push-ups and sit-ups with ever! haha.
As the world may keep their eyes pealed for any upcoming "media spectacle" (or avoidance thereof) of Sutay's release, I really hope that whoever may be reading this blog right now - that you would also be able to find a way to turn your eyes on to this far better "media production" which actually brings with it an incredibly inspirational message of hope for change.
*For more information concerning the movie La Montaña* please visit this website: http://www.lamontana.us/
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Works Cited:
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/302274-kevin-scott-sutay-release-of-kidnapped-former-marine-is-imminent/
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/reverend-jesse-jackson-to-mediate-for-us-captive-in-colombia-425161
http://www.calvaryroadbaptist.org/sermons/00-05/sermon__jesse_jackson.htm
Pictures Cited:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24319772
http://www.farc-ep.co/
http://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/ARTICULO-WEB-NEW_NOTA_INTERIOR-12955722.html
http://www.lamontana.us/
