My wife, Stephanie, and I just got home from seeing the new movie, "Amazing Grace." We both loved it. I am not going to give a review because a great one can be found at Dr. Ben Witherington III's blog: http://benwitherington.blogspot.com/2007/02/amazing-grace-story-of-william.html
I will just say, please go see this film, it is worth it.
I am writing tonight because for all the work of the abolitionists in the past, slavery is still a problem! There are 27 million slaves in the world today. Before Steph and I started looking into it I am ashamed to say I was not even aware that there were slaves. I thought slavery was something we took care of a long time ago. How ignorant I have been! "I once was blind, but now I see." Jesus proclaimed a jubilee, the year of the Lord's favor, and we "Christians" have yet to help it come to full fruition. When it comes to human trafficking, it may seem like there is not much one person can do, but together we can make a difference. This website http://www.stopthetraffik.org/default.aspx has some suggestions. Also, the sex industry specifically pornography and prostitution make up a large section of the modern slave trade, so if you are involved with either of them, STOP!!!
My big question after viewing this movie tonight is, "Who/where is our Wilberforce?"
May God Have Mercy.
Rev.Kev
